Best Buy: Jawbone Up Review

Best Buy: Jawbone Up Review

Quantify and track your workout routine with this Jawbone UP 39329BBR wristband that measures motion, steps, distance, speed, calories and more. The water-resistant design helps ensure safe use in most weather conditions.

Product Features

Tracks motion, distance, location and speed

For efficient monitoring of your workout.

Measures steps taken and calories burned

To help you keep track of your progress.

Watch-style design

Keeps your information within easy reach.

Up to 10-day battery life

Allows long-lasting use.

Syncs with your Apple® iPhone®

So you can organize your long-term data (requires app download).

Water-resistant up to 3.3'

For use in most weather conditions.

Connects with a variety of iOS and Android apps (not included)

So you can track your weight, map your bike rides, access extensive food libraries and more.

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 .      UP is a system that takes a holistic approach to a healthy lifestyle.

·         The wristband tracks your movement and sleep in the background.

·         The app displays your data, lets you add things like meals and mood, and delivers insights that keep you moving forward.

What's Included

Jawbone UP Wristband (Large)

3.5mm-to-USB charging cable

Owner's manual

Specifications

Warranty Terms - Parts: 1 year

Warranty Terms - Labor: 1 year

Measures Steps Taken: Yes

Measures Distance Traveled: Yes

Measure Elapsed Time: Yes

Live Better. Start Now. Jawbone UP. Track your sleep activity, steps, calorie intake and more with the Jawbone UP wrist sensor and free mobile app. UP gives you meaningful, personalized insights so you can make lasting improvements to your everyday life.

My Impression: For the past two years I've been on a mission to get fit. I've had my ups and downs as I'm sure everyone does. The best thing I've found is to eat what I want, but in moderation and keep an eye on portions and drink tons of water. It doesn't just stop there. I've noticed over the years that if I keep a log on what I do as far as work-outs and what I eat (calorie intake) that it really helps me maintain and or lose weight depending on where I set my calories. It gets a little tedious writing down all of that information not to mention the TONS of paper you use over the years so when they started coming out with devices that tracked your work-outs(steps, aerobics, ext), sleep, and calorie intake I was quite interested in them so I've tested a few and I have to say the Jawbone Up is my number one. Why? Because, it's much more easier to use than the others I've tried and the wrist band is a lot more comfortable than the armbands that would squeezed my arm to death. This just sits perfectly on the wrist depending on what size you get to match you. Now the picture below was my best from before my knee surgery as my knees have been giving me a rough time I couldn't do too much damage as far as work-outs go. I'm really impressed by how easy it is to plug into your phone and it uploads the data - the most you have to do is pick from the list of what you've eaten. That's it! So easy. With this fitness band it's much easier to keep yourself on the right track!

For more information visit Jawbone Up's Social Medias:

Jawbone UP's Website

Jawbone UP's Facebook

Pick it up at Best Buy!

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FTC: I received this product through the Best Buy Blogger Program in return for my honest opinion and review.

The reviewer has been compensated in the form of a Best Buy Gift Card and/or received the product/service at a reduced price or for free.

ZonePerfect Bars Review

ZonePerfect Bars Review

About ZonePerfect Bars:

Available in three flavors, including Vanilla Berry, Chocolate and Raspberry, the newest addition to the ZonePerfect brand combines the smooth, creamy richness of Greek yogurt with protein to keep you going. ZonePerfect Greek flavors can be found in the nutrition aisle at select grocery stores, drug stores and mass merchandisers.

ZonePerfect Vanilla Berry Bar

Greek Yogurt Vanilla Berry

Rich Greek yogurt wrapped around a delightful burst of berries makes this nutrition bar taste like a vanilla smoothie with fresh berries on top.

My Impression: I received the ZonePerfect Greek Yogurt Bar in Vanilla Berry from 'The Good Life' Influenster VoxBox. I was super excited to try it out. I have to say I'm a big fan of fitness bars. I always look for ones that are high in protein. This bar has 12g of protein which is really good. I'm low in protein so that's why I prefer to get those with higher grams of protein. This bar was very good. It's crunchy and the yogurt on the outside was very smooth and soft so it was crunchy and yet soft. I can't wait to try more of the different flavors and bars that ZonePerfect offers. I would totally recommend to those who are looking for a new protein bar!

For more information on ZonePerfect visit their social medias:

ZonePerfect Website

ZonePerfect Twitter

ZonePerfect Facebook

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FTC: I received this product for free from Influenster in their VoxBox program.

A bum knee & two surgeries later....update on where I've been?

Hi my loves, 

   I know it's been a bit since I've last blogged or had any contests open. I figured I must update you all on what's going on. If you aren't a member of my social media - then you may be in the dark. I as you may or may not know have a lot of health issues one being my knees. I've had horrible issues out of them for years particularly my left knee. It was getting harder and harder to walk. My sleep was turning into sleepless nights. I just couldn't get comfortable.. I couldn't shake the pain. I had already went under a knee scope before last year in December and a lateral release of my knee which was to correct my issues which originally thought was a torn meniscus turned out to be my knee cap actually dislocating and tearing up my cartilage thus having the lateral release. I was told that this might not work and that in time I might have to have more extensive surgery however I had no clue on what that might be so when I started getting more severe pain again I put off my Dr.s visit as long as I could until I couldn't hardly walk, the pain was getting unbearable, and I just couldn't do the things I loved anymore. I couldn't hike. I had gained 15lbs. of my weight id lost back and it had really put me in a depressive state. Having looked at myself in the mirror and saying If I chose to go through with the extensive surgery I know id have to go through physical therapy and that it would be a long painful road was I really ready for all of that? I had done tons of research when I found out what procedure would be done on me. I was to have a Tibial Tubercle Transfer aka one of the most painful surgeries possible at least in my opinion and I have a high pain tolerance. So, I done the research heard the good and the bad.. I thought what have I got to lose? I didn't really have much of a choice as directed by my doctor. I had went to his office in August and he was going to just put a cortisone shot in my knee which I thought would work until he did my x-rays and he came in with a sorrowful look on his face and said that he couldn't do the shot that he had to go in and do the surgery. So, after having an heart ablation, gallbladder surgery, a cardiac pacemaker implant, and then some of surgeries I thought I would be fearless for this one, but this surgery scared me the most believe it or not because I had had the lateral release and scope and the pain with that was nothing id had before so needless to say I was terrified.

So, come surgery day the 29th of August. I went in had my family pray with me and tried to remember my Papaw whom I love and miss each and every day that had passed in 2011 was with me. So, I woke up - I was out of surgery given I was in a world of pain, but it couldn't be controlled no matter how much medication they gave me I was still in constant pain. I pushed through it to go home. They put my immobilizer on me in which I've been wearing for over a week now. I have to wear it for 6 weeks. The immobilizer and I are NOT friends! It's very uncomfortable. 

Right after surgery on the way home.

This has been my life since August 29th.

Me chilling, laid up in bed at my parents house so I could have the best care and help possible. For a week all I could do was sleep because they had me on medications to sedate me for the pain to try and keep me asleep as much as possible. I couldn't hardly get up. I couldn't lift my leg at all. Id wake up in the middle of the night screaming if it was passed my medication time. Now, I'm back at home with my husband using a walker to try and get around, but I still barely can do anything without lots of help. I lost a moderate amount of feeling in my leg that won't come back. It's due to nerve damage from surgery.. which I knew was a possibility. I have to start physical therapy soon - I've been slowly having my husband bend my leg when it's out of the immobilizer which I can only take off when I'm lying down, but can only leave it off for short periods of time then it has to go back on while I move. I go tomorrow today to get my stitches taken out and to see about the swelling as my leg has started to swell quite a bit since I've been moving it. I can't see my knee cap, but I can feel the fluid and a lot of pressure so I'm hoping he will be able to help me. I've had a lot of nerve pain from the damage which is not fun in the least, but I just wanted to say THANK YOU to my lovely readers who've messaged me, emailed me, and just have sent out positive thoughts and prayers toward me. I truly appreciate it and you'll never know how much it means to me. 

I have quite a few reviews that are backed up in which will be done when I'm in less pain. Due to my leg being the way it is, I am unable to film the videos for my reviews which sucks because I miss being able to connect with my youtube viewers as well. I'm going to find a way - just you wait! Wish me luck tomorrow you all! I love you guys. HUGS! - Sarah

Kindle Fire HD 8.9'' Giveaway

Kindle Fire HD 8.9'' Giveaway 32GB Value $299

You are entering to win a Kindle Fire HD 8.9'' 32GB! I myself own the original Kindle Fire, but I want to upgrade to an HD myself. It really is a life-saver on long trips or at Dr's appointments. I sit and read or watch my favorite shows while I wait and it makes time fly a lot faster. I got my Kindle because I wanted to have a lot of books with me on the go. When I come home to visit my parents - my Mother of course steals my Kindle away first thing. She LOVES it! So, that is one of the reasons I want to upgrade so I can surprise her with my old one. She loves playing games most on mine I think. 

This giveaway will run from: September 4 at 12:01am to September 22 11:59pm

 When you enter if it has a place for who referred you please put 'Just A Country Gal Blog' as it would be greatly appreciated. 

Specs:

• Large 8.9" display has the highest resolution of any Kindle Fire, with rich color and deep contrast; ideal for movies, apps, and gaming
• Custom Dolby audio and dual stereo speakers for crisp, rich sound
• Over 23 million movies, TV shows, songs, magazines, books, and audiobooks
• The most popular apps and games — Netflix, Pinterest, Pandora, Minecraft, Cut the Rope, and more
• Ultra-fast web browsing and streaming with built-in dual-band, dual-antenna Wi-Fi
• Front-facing HD camera for taking photos or making video calls
• Easy-to-use e-mail, calendar, and contacts for work or home, including Gmail, Hotmail, Exchange, and more.

Technical Details:

• Display 8.9" 10 point capacitive touch high definition color display; 1920x1200 resolution at 254 ppi, video playback up to 1080p, with IPS (in-plane switching) technology, advanced polarizing filter, and anti-glare technology
• Size 9.4" x 6.4" x 0.35" (240 mm x 164 mm x 8.8 mm)
• Weight 20 ounces (567 grams)
• System Requirements Kindle Fire HD 8.9" is ready to use right out of the box - no setup, no software to install, no computer required to download content
• Storage 16GB (12.7GB available to user) or 32GB (27.1GB available to user) of internal storage
• Battery Life Over 10 hours of reading, surfing the web on Wi-Fi, watching video, or listening to music. Battery life will vary based on device settings, usage, and other factors such as web browsing and downloading content. Actual results may vary
• Charge Time Fully charges in under 5 hours via the Kindle PowerFast charging accessory, or slightly longer with other micro-USB power adapters that you may already have. Charges in under 14 hours from your computer via the included USB charging cable
• Wi-Fi Connectivity Dual-band, dual-antenna Wi-Fi (MIMO) for faster streaming and fewer dropped connections than standard Wi-Fi. Supports public and private Wi-Fi networks or hotspots that use the 802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g, or 802.11n standard with support for WEP, WPA and WPA2 security using password authentication; does not support connecting to ad-hoc (or peer-to-peer) Wi-Fi networks
• Ports USB 2.0 (micro-B connector) port for connection to a PC or Macintosh computer or to connect to the Kindle PowerFast charging accessory. Micro-HDMI (micro-D connector) port for high definition video output to televisions or A/V receivers
• Audio 3.5 mm stereo jack and integrated stereo speakers with exclusive Dolby audio engine
• Content Formats Supported Kindle (AZW), KF8, TXT, PDF, unprotected MOBI, PRC natively, Audible Enhanced format (AAX), DOC, DOCX, JPEG, GIF, PNG, BMP, Dolby Digital (AC-3), Dolby Digital Plus (E-AC-3), non-DRM AAC, MP3, MIDI, PCM/WAVE, OGG, WAV, MP4, AAC LC/LTP, HE-AACv1, HE-AACv2, AMR-NB, AMR-WB, HTML5, CSS3, MP4, 3GP, VP8(.webm)
• Sensors Ambient light sensor, accelerometer, gyroscope
• Location Services Location-based services via Wi-Fi
• Additional Features External volume controls, front-facing HD camera, built-in microphone, built-in Bluetooth with support for A2DP compatible stereo headphones, headsets, and speakers
• Accessibility Features Voice Guide, Explore by Touch, Text-to-Speech, adjustable font sizes and color, built-in dictionary. Learn more
• Warranty and Service 1-year Limited Warranty and service included. Optional 2-year Extended Warranty available for U.S. customers sold separately. Use of Kindle is subject to the terms found here
• Included in the Box Kindle Fire HD 8.9" tablet, USB 2.0 cable, and Quick Start Guide. Power adapter sold separately

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Disclaimer: I myself "Just A Country Gal" am one of the bloggers taking part in the Kindle Fire HD giveaway so if there is a place for referral and you enter through my blog - please put 'Just A Country Gal Blog' Sent you!