New Dad Tyler Was Stunned Into Action—Learn How He’s Getting Back Into Shape

Tyler -- On a way with his daughter for a few more steps

Tyler out for a walk with his daughter—and ready to log a few thousand more steps!

“I was shocked, absolutely shocked, when I saw that I was only hitting 3,000 steps a day,” says Tyler. “It was a wake-up call. I knew the heart healthy number was 10,000, and here I was, only doing a third.”

Tyler played college basketball and always prided himself for being an athlete. But life got a little busy.  He became a new dad, with an active little girl.  He spends long days at the job. Plus, he was having knee problems. He purchased the Fitbit Tracker to help him get him back on his fitness plan. But reality hit when Tyler got his Fitbit Tracker and saw after the first day what those bright little numbers were saying. 3,000 steps. Ouch. “There is no way to argue with the numbers.  I wasn’t as active as I thought I was.”

After using a Fitbit tracker for 6 months and aiming for 10,000 steps a day, Tyler has lost 25 pounds. Now he runs up and down the stairs chasing his little girl with ease and without any knee pain. “Fitbit gave me a good wake-up call. Now all my friends and family have one and we all compare and compete with each other,” says Tyler. “Fitbit trackers have definitely helped our family get more fit and heart-happy.”

Tyler hit on something that many often forget: half the battle when it comes to fitness is just being able to objectively and easily assess how active you are on a daily basis.

What’s helping you reach your health and fitness goals? Offer your tips and advice in the comments below, and share your success story with us!

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