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Hit 5,000 steps today and drop your achievement here — we’re cheering you on!
I’ve written before about how I’m the perfect target demographic for the digital health movement—naturally lazy and not the least bit athletically competitive. I’m not a jock. I respond very favorably to these pretty little “medals” from my AppleWatch. They motivate me.
Now, if WordPress.Com doesn’t reach out to personally congratulate me, I’ll be disappointed.
Side note: Apple Watch doesn’t give awards for “Step Count.” It focuses on Standing (12x per/day); Exercise (30 minutes per/day); and Active Calories (mine is currently set to 380, but last summer it was 420).
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I have been very, very curious to figure out what to set for my goals. I have the move one set at 500 calories, because if I meet it every day, what good is it? I am so not motivated to do that stuff because of the Apple badges, but I sure do appreciate a full bunch of circles. My exercise is set for 60 min/day and stand at 15 hours. I’m like you in that I don’t play any sports and am not naturally athletic, but I also abhor sitting around, just physically can’t do it. You go, you with the fabulous record!!!
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I’m most motivated by a full set of circles too! The medals are just fun to get and i appreciate them.
You’re like my husband – restless! He also has a very hard time sleeping and also has restless leg syndrome. I’m a more sedentary type.
Thanks for congratulating me Shelly! 🙏😊
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