Comments for The Girl In Chucks

Comment on Fitbits are NOT Waterproof by Marilyn

Marilyn — Mon, 20 Feb 2012 14:44:41 +0000

I, too, accidentally machine-washed my Fitbit in hot water!!! Was ready to say good-bye when I read about your putting yours in the dryer….. Miraculously, it worked!!!
Thank you so much, I so appreciate your help.
Also, I don’t seem to be able to get the screen which shows the ratio between calories eaten and calories burned. What do I need to do to get that screen?

Comment on Fitbits are NOT Waterproof by Kay Huddleston

Kay Huddleston — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 19:48:57 +0000

Thanks, I have it in rice now, but its nice to have another idea, too.

Comment on Fitbits are NOT Waterproof by girlinchucks

girlinchucks — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 19:39:53 +0000

I would try the pack in rice trick before you try drying it….I only dried it the second time because I didn’t have money for a new one.

When I dried it, I did normal dry temp with the rest of my laundry. Seemed to work a-ok.

Comment on Fitbits are NOT Waterproof by Kay Huddleston

Kay Huddleston — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 19:33:00 +0000

I just washed my fitbit. DId you use a low temp on the dryer or airdry?

Comment on Fitbits are NOT Waterproof by girlinchucks

girlinchucks — Mon, 09 Jan 2012 03:48:37 +0000

It probably isn’t a recognized solution, but when I accidentally washed my replacement fitbit (yes, I am that lame), I just tied it up in a sock and dried it in the dryer. Worked like a dream.

Comment on Fitbits are NOT Waterproof by Cathy

Cathy — Sun, 08 Jan 2012 21:48:39 +0000

I just happened across your site while looking up info about the fitbit in water…. I just got back from my swim workout and realized that I had forgotten to take off the tracker that was attached to my swim suit before starting my workout….. No!!!!!! I have it currently submerged in a bowl of rice in hopes it will make a speedy recovery….. Now I feel naked without it…. This tracker had me so in tune with my movements through out the day as well as what I have been eating…. Great to know that if the little tracker doesn’t revive, that customer support seems to be very helpful in these situations…. Keeping my fingers crossed!

Comment on My Summer of (not) Running by courtney (pancakes and postcards)

courtney (pancakes and postcards) — Mon, 31 Oct 2011 04:48:26 +0000

i agree with alyssa. things have definitely been tough, but you’ve still been at it! things happen, we all go through these periods. you were awesome for doing nike and there’s a lot more to come.

Comment on My Summer of (not) Running by Cindy

Cindy — Wed, 26 Oct 2011 19:36:19 +0000

Glad to see that you’re back in the blogging saddle! I’ve missed reading your posts. So sorry about the hip pain but your reaction is totally understandable; when it’s raining I don’t get on my bicycle like I would otherwise, but do I go to the exercise room in my apartment complex? No…

Comment on My Summer of (not) Running by girlinchucks

girlinchucks — Wed, 26 Oct 2011 02:54:39 +0000

Aw, thanks Alyssa!

I feel much better now, post Nike….I was sort of stuck in frozen mode leading up to it. I’m totally going to discuss it, but I felt like after not saying much of anything on my blog for months, I sort of owed a bit of explanation before I dive into the present.

Comment on My Summer of (not) Running by Alyssa

Alyssa — Wed, 26 Oct 2011 02:23:44 +0000

Hey, now. Despite your injury sidelining you for just a little bit, you have accomplished a LOT this summer — 5ks, 10ks, a 12k, a half marathon, and another half just months away. You may not feel like you’ve been running a lot LATELY, but this has been a huge year for you. Be as proud of yourself as I am for you.