I’m very excited to kick off 2015 by partnering with Verizon Wireless to Host the Verizon Wireless Move More Challenge.
This challenge runs from January 5 to March 31, 2015 and open to all my friends in OH, PA, WV, KY, MI, IN, ND, SD, MN, IA, NE, IL and WI who are interested in adding more activity in their lives, no matter your fitness level.
While I hope participants receives short- and long-term health benefits, I know it is encouraging to have a tangible incentive. That’s why I’m REALLY excited that those participating by leaving a comment on my blog posts will be eligible for a chance to win one of three (3) Fitbit Charge from Verizon Wireless! [complete rules]
Each comment left on my blog posts will serve as entry in the final drawing. That’s it, no social media requirement but if you’re interested in sharing on Instagram, Facebook or Twitter, please tag with #MoveMoreVZW so I can find them and cheer you on! Start today by leaving a comment on this post letting me know what activity you would like to do to MOVE MORE!
As the host of the Verizon Wireless Move More Challenge, Verizon has given me a Fitbit Charge (my profile) and in only a couple of days it was eye-opening to see I haven’t been getting 10,000 steps a day. I’m telling myself that leaves room for improvement!
I’m still learning how to use it and what other apps I can sync with it like MyFitnessPal where I usually log workouts based on my heart rate monitor. I tend to do those in bulk for the week so that’s why this photo doesn’t show an exercise even though I went to cycling.
So if you’re ready to join me in Verizon Wireless Move More Challenge from January 5 to March 31, leave a comment and get moving!
Lucrecer
January 6, 2015 at 9:50 pmThis is very cool! Looking forward to seeing how this works compared to the others.
Andi
January 7, 2015 at 7:48 pmWelcome, Lucrecer! I look forward to seeing everyone put some positive vibes into the universe by MOVING!
Lucrecer
March 22, 2015 at 9:49 pmIt looks like people are getting active again. The warmer weather helps.
Cindy
January 6, 2015 at 10:19 pmCycling/biking!
Amy B
January 6, 2015 at 10:27 pmThe Flying Pig is just around the corner! Time to shake off the holiday slump and get moving over here! Looking forward moving more again!
Andi
January 7, 2015 at 7:45 pmWelcome, Amy, happy to hear you have an event you’re training toward!
Amy Peveler
January 6, 2015 at 10:35 pmLet’s do it! I have a misfit shine so would be so interested in seeing how the two compare!!!!
Andi
January 7, 2015 at 7:44 pmThanks for joining, Amy, I bet you move a lot playing volleyball!
Greg Vissing
January 6, 2015 at 10:41 pmI hope I win! I could definitely use this.
Andi
January 7, 2015 at 7:44 pmWelcome, Greg, don’t forget to come back and let us know how you’re moving more!
Trish
January 6, 2015 at 10:49 pmFunny that I was researching the FitBit Charge HR on my way home tonight. I don’t have a heart rate monitor so I was trying to figure out if it was worth the extra $20. How do you like your FitBit? I don’t have one, but am seriously considering. Right now moving more is walking to and from the train station for work!
Andi
January 7, 2015 at 7:42 pmKeep moving to/from the train, Trish! I like it and if you like knowing about your heart rate during activity, you’ll probably benefit from the Charge HR. The Fitbit app tracks sleep and gives you a way to track your food and water overall making one mindful of all these decisions
Hth
January 6, 2015 at 10:50 pmUdandi. Changing lives one blogpost at a time! Love u like no other!
Hth
Andi
January 7, 2015 at 7:39 pmThanks for joining, Hth, I know you’re working through a calendar challenge – keep it up!
Kristen berry
January 6, 2015 at 11:09 pmThis is awesome! Consider me commented. 😉
Andi
January 7, 2015 at 7:39 pmWelcome, Kristen!
Jen Flinchpaugh
January 6, 2015 at 11:11 pmThanks!
Andi
January 7, 2015 at 7:37 pmWelcome, jen, I look forward to hearing how you Move More!
Rachael Thompson
January 7, 2015 at 6:22 am“Sitting is the New Smoking”… My mantra as I aim to walk/ run/ play more with my kids this year. I want to show them the benefits of an active life (vs. sedentary tv watching). On dangerously cold days like today (12 degrees), we play “Bear” or “Shark” and run around the house chasing each other!
Andi
January 7, 2015 at 7:36 pmThat’s great, Rachael, the play in the house not the part about sitting being the new smoking (as a cube dweller that’s scary!)
Faith
January 7, 2015 at 11:00 amIt would be interesting to see how many steps I get in when I’m working compared to when I’m home. I live in a small space but I cover the same ground a lot!
Andi
January 7, 2015 at 7:34 pmThanks for joining, Faith, keep moving!
Molly Beam
January 7, 2015 at 11:48 amI am getting a full hip replacement this month so I can do exactly everything the FITBIT encourages! It comes down to QUALITY of LIFE after age 65 and I’m going to attack it with vigor ! My 98 year old Mother exercised every morning before breakfast and played tennis until she was 88. I know she would approve of using the FITBIT, anything that gets us moving and keeping us flexible, healthy and wise !
Andi
January 7, 2015 at 7:31 pmWelcome to the Move More Challenge, Molly, your mom is great inspiration for all of us! May you a full and speedy recovery.
Amy Cribbs
January 7, 2015 at 12:36 pmLOVE IT!
AuntieM
January 7, 2015 at 12:39 pmI would love too see how many steps I take a day and, if I am a “restless” sleeper.
Amy Cribbs
January 7, 2015 at 1:03 pmAfter losing 35 pounds since May 2014 thru diet and exercise, the holidays kicked my butt and I’m back on the wagon again! I only gained back a couple pounds, but I’m still mad at myself, especially since I still have such much farther to go…but I’ll get there! Ultimate goal is 65 lbs by the time my next, next birthday comes around – Feb 2016. But my immediate goal for this challenge is 20 lbs – roughly 10% of my current weight. Thanks Andi and Verizon for the extra boost to get me moving!
Andi
January 7, 2015 at 7:26 pmAmy, I love your goals and that you’ll be MOVING toward them using this challenge!
Erin
January 7, 2015 at 7:07 pmthis is awesome and amazing! I’m in!
Erin
January 7, 2015 at 7:11 pmI forgot to add my activity to get moving. I’m not sure. We are joining the y tomorrow, so i was going to look into Zumba!
Andi
January 7, 2015 at 7:23 pmExcellent Erin, happy to hear you’re going to MoveMore at Zumba!
Colleen
January 8, 2015 at 8:25 ami just got a Fitbit for Christmas! I’m in! : )
Andi
January 13, 2015 at 7:45 pmAwesome, Colleen, you’re a machine!
colleen m
January 8, 2015 at 8:50 amI’m going to take the stairs (4 flights) at work.
Andi
January 8, 2015 at 10:47 amWelcome Colleen, let’s connect on Fitbit! I used udandi AT gmail DOT com email to register, I’m Andi B on there
Tim B
January 8, 2015 at 1:12 pmLost my Fitbit a couple months ago and have been lost without it!
Andi
January 13, 2015 at 7:46 pmWelcome, Tim, keep moving!
Tela
January 9, 2015 at 4:15 amDid a Holiday Run Streak now I am training for a 10k, eventually a half-marathon. I would love to upgrade my Flex to a Charge!
Andi
January 13, 2015 at 7:46 pmRock on, Tela! Good luck training
Jeff Holbrook
January 10, 2015 at 9:09 amI’m in! I mostly run but hike bike and lift as well
Andi
January 13, 2015 at 7:46 pmWelcome, Jeff, I enjoy that combo of working out, too!
erin
January 12, 2015 at 7:49 amSo, I have been walking on the treadmill this week and drinking a million gallons of water and watching my calories. I lost 5 pounds! I am sure it’s “water weight” but I’ll take it. 🙂 How do you like the fitbit?
Andi
January 13, 2015 at 7:47 pmSo far, Erin, I really like the Fitbit it is quite the conversation starter and I’m learning how others are out and about moving! Congrats on the water intake!
Paige
January 13, 2015 at 1:23 amI love walking and would love to keep closer track of how many steps I’m getting in and pay attention to what days I need to move more. Always feel my best after long strolls!
Andi
January 13, 2015 at 7:55 pmWelcome, Paige, something as simple as walking has such a wonderful reward for both the body and mind!
Chris M
January 13, 2015 at 3:56 pmLost my fitbit and would love a replacement to keep up and compete with all of my fitbit toting pals!
Andi
January 13, 2015 at 7:54 pmChris, you’re the second guy to mention losing your Fitbit – ahhh! Glad to have you on this challenge!
erin
January 16, 2015 at 7:00 amI’ve been moving more and doing zumba. My shoes are old and dumb. So, I went to the store to get new gym shoes. AHHH. So overwhelming. What shoes do you like? Can I wear running shoes to do Zumba? I mean sometimes I walk on the treadmill and use the machines too. So, aren’t they all just “gym shoes”? What are your opinions on that?
erin
January 20, 2015 at 7:57 amYou should give Zumba another try!! Do it! You can not possibly be more uncoordinated than I am. You spin! And I can’t do that. 🙂
Shannan
January 21, 2015 at 3:28 pmI’m in to get more fit
Vickie Jones
January 27, 2015 at 11:57 pmI would like to ride my bike more.
Vickie Jones
January 29, 2015 at 12:48 amI want to join my local YMCA so I can go swimming for exercise.
Gina
February 2, 2015 at 6:05 pmI’m enjoying the internal motivation/humiliation of competing with my friends for steps. I’d like to get more steps in and I’d also like to get into a can’t-miss morning elliptical workout.
Jeremy
February 7, 2015 at 9:59 pmI would love to bike more!
Vickie Jones
February 10, 2015 at 12:07 pmI would love to walk around my neighborhood instead of always using my car to go to the local store or to the playground
Diana
February 14, 2015 at 10:37 pmI’ve been trying to keep up with my exercise, and I need to move more to do it.
Liz Barnett ?? (@WomanlyWoman)
February 15, 2015 at 11:31 pmI’ve been using a FitBit for years now and would like to upgrade. I’ll take it with me on my walks around the ‘hood. 🙂
Laine
March 22, 2015 at 7:10 pmthis would be an awesome win!!
Stacey Raymond
March 22, 2015 at 7:10 pmI am a runner but would like to walk more on my rest days, I think a Fitbit could help with that?
Betty
March 22, 2015 at 7:15 pmWould love to use this to increase my running!
Jessica Langston
March 22, 2015 at 7:17 pmSuper cool! Would love to win and try it out!
Shrell Sims
March 22, 2015 at 7:18 pmI would love to have one. This would help keep me more accountable
Lisa
March 22, 2015 at 7:21 pmI am active but would like this to track how I do on mom cardio days. I am also very interested in my sleep.
Lisa
March 22, 2015 at 7:26 pmThat should be non not mom. 🙂
liz l
March 22, 2015 at 7:26 pmI’m in
Tammy Mcconnell George
March 22, 2015 at 7:32 pmBiking and just started running.
Crystal
March 22, 2015 at 7:54 pmLove fitbit!
Amy
March 22, 2015 at 8:38 pmI would love this!!! How cool!
Kim Estess
March 22, 2015 at 8:40 pmI am half marathon training so that’s what is keeping me moving lately, but on my off running days I know I need to work harder at moving more at the office, especially!
Christy zimmerman
March 22, 2015 at 8:58 pmI’d love to try one!
natalie pender
March 22, 2015 at 8:58 pmAwesome!! Running is my activity of choice. Feeling very discouraged about it right now and this would be awesome!!
Jen
March 22, 2015 at 9:11 pmI want one to track sleep and activity!
Keri
March 22, 2015 at 9:21 pmI like to run, so I’m moving at least 6 days a week!
jennifer
March 22, 2015 at 9:29 pmRiding my bike more and hiking
Beth Pelc
March 22, 2015 at 10:00 pmI want to run more. I ran a half marathon before getting pregnant and I want to get moving and run another!
Tory McHugh
March 22, 2015 at 11:03 pmtotally need one of these!
Kristi A.
March 22, 2015 at 11:11 pmI have heard great things about the Fitbit Charge! I love that it syncs with MyFitnessPal too. I would like to move more by walking. I have a sit-down job and I need to remind myself to get up and walk during the day.
Kimberly S
March 22, 2015 at 11:38 pmI would love to start running again! After 2-1/2 years of chemo, I am ready to get back to where I was…I had just started running and was almost done with the C25K program…my ultimate goal is a 5K for now…who knows what is next!!
Vickie Jones
March 23, 2015 at 3:22 amI’m also hoping to get bikes for my family so we can start riding around our neighborhood this spring #MoveMoreVZW.
Elise
March 23, 2015 at 8:41 amive been training for cherry blossom since January and excited to see how good, consistent training pays off!
Erica @ Erica Finds
March 23, 2015 at 12:24 pmI would love to try the Charge! I have the Flex but seeing the progress would be awesome. I shoot for 17,500 – 20,000 a day. #overachiever.
Jessica
March 23, 2015 at 12:45 pmI would like to run and bike more!
Amy Talbott
March 23, 2015 at 4:39 pmI would love to win one of these. I have been working losing weight for a long time now. This would be a bit help.
Amy
March 23, 2015 at 4:40 pmIt is amazing to see how much, or little, activity we do when we have an accurate device to measure with!
Gena Mayo
March 23, 2015 at 4:41 pmJust got a Fitbit charge myself, but I would love to win one for my husband. It will be a great way for us to challenge each other!
erin
March 23, 2015 at 4:45 pmI am so excited about this! I would love to have a device that tells me all the stuff that this fitbit charge does. It is so smart!! I do love my fitness pal too and excited that they work together!
Brianne
March 23, 2015 at 4:45 pmAwesome!! Can’t wait to see everything!!
Melanie Pickett
March 23, 2015 at 4:46 pmGetting into shape while battling Crohn’s disease isn’t easy, but this could help me on my fitness quest!
Betty
March 23, 2015 at 4:46 pmI have been wanting one for some time!!
Kamlyn
March 23, 2015 at 4:50 pmI’m in!! I started moving today! 🙂
Marie Miller
March 23, 2015 at 4:58 pmI would be interested in trying the fitbit so here’s to hoping I win 🙂
Vicki R.
March 23, 2015 at 5:07 pmThis would be wonderful to have!
Brenda
March 23, 2015 at 5:10 pmI love the accountability that the Fitbit gives, would love to win one! Thanks for the chance.
dina
March 23, 2015 at 5:27 pmI would like to try this since I’m trying to move more
Cassie B
March 23, 2015 at 5:33 pmWould love to step it up and win!
Sarah
March 23, 2015 at 5:58 pmI have some friends who have one and they love it! I would love to join them!
Piper
March 23, 2015 at 6:08 pmI’m really looking forward to the warm weather so I can get the kids out to the parks and walk! They moan and groan but we always walk first, then play (and usually walk a little more since I tend to park in a different lot from the actual playground so we get more walking in :p ).
Ellen
March 23, 2015 at 6:47 pmWould love a fitbit to keep me more accountable and motivated! I am trying to much more consistent about actually using the treadmill in my basement 🙂
erma
March 23, 2015 at 7:58 pmAwesome! Been wanting one to make myself accountable!
Stephanie
March 23, 2015 at 9:10 pmI would love to win this! I walk daily and am starting to do more strength training. This would really help to track all my movements.
Brooke De Paula
March 23, 2015 at 9:51 pmI just bought inline skates! I haven’t owned a pair in 15 years or so. I can’t wait until it warms up a little and I can break them in.
Andi
March 24, 2015 at 7:20 amThat is awesome Brooke! I remember when inline skates were the thing to DO!
Carla
March 24, 2015 at 7:17 amNice! I’ve been using my FitBit flex for well over 1.5 years now. The new models look great.
Andi
March 24, 2015 at 7:32 amI like not being tied to an app for info on steps, miles, and stairs throughout the day plus the clock and alarms are great for me!
Lorri
March 24, 2015 at 8:42 ami really need yoga or something to keep me flexible. For cardio, just running!
Jessica Catanzano
March 24, 2015 at 2:35 pmI’ve been wanting one of these for a while now – this would be a super awesome way to get one!
Lindsay
March 24, 2015 at 3:44 pmI will be running, biking, golfing and bootcamp & walking 🙂
Charlotte Strickland
March 25, 2015 at 9:00 pmI would love to get started and get MOVING!! I am a new runner and just completed my first half marathon but haven’t run since the race. What a great way to get started back out of my funk.
Kristin
March 26, 2015 at 11:49 amYou’ve definitely inspired me to move more! I’m going to start adding some little things like further parking spots and multiple trips up and down the stairs!
Kathy
March 29, 2015 at 11:12 amYay! Be active
erin
March 30, 2015 at 12:15 pmThis is such a great giveaway. Thanks for inspiring me to get moving more!
Debba
March 30, 2015 at 9:28 pmI love my (now lost!) Fitbit & would LOVE this one – too cool! Hope my #MoveMoreVZW good luck is strong, like I want to be!
Andi
March 31, 2015 at 9:31 pmSo many people have mentioned losing their Fitbits it is making me nervous!
Vickie Jones
March 30, 2015 at 10:05 pmduring spring break i plan on riding my bike with my children
Andi
March 31, 2015 at 9:28 pmWhat a fun way to spend spring break with your kids, i always loved when my parents rode bikes with us!
Amber N
March 31, 2015 at 9:13 amWill you continue wearing yours regularly now that you’re nearly done with the challenge?
Andi
March 31, 2015 at 9:24 pmI do plan to still wear my Fitbit especially now that it is warming up and ill be working on house projects in addition to my usual day.