Speaking as someone that's lost 120lbs since March of last year, tracking my walks and later my runs has been tremendously helpful. It kept me accountable at first, and motivated me to push harder as time went on. Now it's more habit I suppose. I still enjoy trying to beat my personal bests though.

I read the mother jones article and didn't bother responding because a million people had already chimed in about how the study is actually saying that your phone does as good of a job, not that the fitbit is bullshit. If you couldnt think of one reason that someone would prefer a slim, light band over carrying their…

Hi! I got a fitbit (and real running shoes, because running in chucks is a bad idea for your feet) just over a year ago and been at the gym steadily since. I actually just got the the point where I'm able to run 5k and I've managed to lose 45lbs. Thanks for your judgey comment though. Super enlightened.

Sounds to me like you are young, have plenty of free time, and probably do not have children.

As someone who has a FitBit (gifted to me to help me out!) and is currently trying to get into better shape and take better care of myself, you are an asshole. This legit keeps me accountable, and is not as annoying as trying to carry my phone every. damn. where. Come down off your high horse. Damn.

This sort of nasty attitude right here is why a lot of people who need to get fit avoid the gym. If you don't like gadgets, don't use them. I won't judge others on their workouts because it's their body and their business. If someone wants to throw shade, I'll be over here doing my half-assed squats and throwing up…

Cool story.

I logged in on my IPad, which is slightly irritating, just to suggest this. The OP is either a crossfitter or a Reebok exec writing copy about the next crossfit ad.

I ran in Chuck Taylor's once as a youngster (17). Worst shin splints ever. Do not do.

I'm sure you have enough muscle from patting yourself on the back. No one is judging committed atheletes, but not everyone has the time or will to be one.

My aunt and uncle - who I have thankfully cut out of my life about 3 years ago, when I was 27 - CONSTANTLY brought up the fact that, when I was in 3rd grade, they gave me their old checks to play with. Said checks were useless, as they had closed the account and thought the absolute best thing to do with them was to…

I'm going to stop defending my choices to assholes and just start using the simple but brilliant sign off "because fuck you that's why."

I'm really glad I like my parents.

I had this experience from a server once.

The Whole Wheat Toast is the best, because it was so obvious once I read it fully, but at that same time I had no idea of the punchline until the end.

'I ASKED FOR WHOLE WHEAT FOUR TIMES' made me cackle so loudly it scared the cats. She must be married to Mr. Monogrammed Thermoses.

"I ORDERED WHOLE WHEAT TOAST FOUR TIMES AND YOU GUYS KEEP CUTTING IT IN HALF!"

Most of these stories eventually explain what the stupid person actually thought...the root of their stupidity...like not knowing what a scallop is or wanting your toast uncut. And really, just use your words. Please don't cut my toast. What is a scallop? Chocolate cake lady at least *asked* and learned something.

I am a working cook, as well as an instructor at a culinary school in Canada. I regularly reference BCO in class, trying to prepare my students for the unbelievable fuck-wittery waiting for them out in the 'real' world. These poor kids have no idea what awaits them...