tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18497333.post8381220929350987925..comments2024-03-28T10:34:56.034-04:00Comments on Philofaxy: Free for All Friday No. 345Lauriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03550291806241735598noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18497333.post-50880737703835057802015-06-26T18:12:49.324-04:002015-06-26T18:12:49.324-04:00We just stopped buying at stores that require them...We just stopped buying at stores that require them. We're not all cash (because my husband lost our grocery fund cash envelope a few years ago) but I track my expenses very carefully and only shop at select places that offer high quality products without asking for personal information.Christine Cortesehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16313316307757263323noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18497333.post-27318512639076802062015-06-26T18:08:54.254-04:002015-06-26T18:08:54.254-04:00I thought I was the only one! Me, too, girl. I she...I thought I was the only one! Me, too, girl. I shelved my fitbit when I realized the implications.Christine Cortesehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16313316307757263323noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18497333.post-44469183146048997822015-06-26T15:16:07.229-04:002015-06-26T15:16:07.229-04:00I just use my Fitbit. My boyfriend and I challeng...I just use my Fitbit. My boyfriend and I challenge each other like who will get the steps in during the day.michelehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01824112543184228345noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18497333.post-26802052887726616812015-06-26T10:50:48.664-04:002015-06-26T10:50:48.664-04:00I rely on my good old fashioned pedometer that cli...I rely on my good old fashioned pedometer that clips onto my clothes. That way, I'm the only one tracking that information. It's no one's business but mine.KariPhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02679296733422641607noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18497333.post-4872257204914345212015-06-26T10:45:23.756-04:002015-06-26T10:45:23.756-04:00I keep a log of excercise sessions and run times i...I keep a log of excercise sessions and run times in my Filo. The paper form allows continuity of the records year by year, so I can check back and see how I'm doing. I also use them to judge whether I am getting value for money from my gym membership! Seeing a series of blank boxes in the column for the month is a good stimulus to do something about it too.gmaxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17772023016889832202noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18497333.post-36745238587852598562015-06-26T10:45:09.464-04:002015-06-26T10:45:09.464-04:00I am soooo in that "boat". After dealin...I am soooo in that "boat". After dealing with a stolen identity, which was traced back to a hotel credit card charge, I too am very leery. I'm very selective of who I give what information to. If the questions are too invasive, irrelevant, or cross MY line, I'll stop the process. All my credit cards, store cards, passport, IDs...basically anything that could have an RFID chipKariPhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02679296733422641607noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18497333.post-47850625389126954322015-06-26T09:49:27.897-04:002015-06-26T09:49:27.897-04:00I'm not too worried about Big Brother having a...I'm not too worried about Big Brother having all of my information. I am cautious about the information I share but Im not looking to move off the grid anytime soon. I just ignore targeted advertisement, unless its something I want. I currently use the Fitbit ap, tracker, and scale to track my sleep (when I remember), steps, exercise, and weight. I transfer my daily and weekly results into myAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09030785211953428856noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18497333.post-86227540104169511592015-06-26T07:04:43.655-04:002015-06-26T07:04:43.655-04:00I know that's true Cassandra, but these device...I know that's true Cassandra, but these devices give away data at a whole new level of intimacy: sleep patterns, heart rate, where you go and when, etc. Who are they selling that data to? It's a gold mine for companies selling healthcare products, or products of any kind really. This is coming from a person who doesn't even have a grocery store rewards card because I don't want Lauriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03550291806241735598noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18497333.post-55690364452895189332015-06-26T06:55:00.751-04:002015-06-26T06:55:00.751-04:00I used strickly paper for my health until a year a...I used strickly paper for my health until a year ago when I got a Polar Loop. I would love to use the Runkeeper app, but I too live where my phone has a hard time receiving signals. Just two weeks ago I went completely digital by linking Fitness Pal with the Polar Loop and have to say I am happy. Either was there are pros & cons of each system, but I think I'm ok leaving it - we'll Cassandrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16884473950726909345noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18497333.post-65158556227257789152015-06-26T06:11:26.726-04:002015-06-26T06:11:26.726-04:00I know I'm cyber-paranoid compared to most peo...I know I'm cyber-paranoid compared to most people these days, but I'm leering of letting a company know so many details about my life. From your FitBit or whatever they know lots of details about your health, behavior, and even who you associate with and when (if you share info with friends). I don't want a company knowing my details and patterns. I know they are convenient, but with Lauriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03550291806241735598noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18497333.post-10389167432196558472015-06-26T03:05:05.352-04:002015-06-26T03:05:05.352-04:00Hi Nan. I use the built in pedometer on my smartph...Hi Nan. I use the built in pedometer on my smartphone to track my daily exercise (walking), and also to measure heart rate, as its pretty accurate in both respects. I've found GPS devices to basically be no use at all when you live, as we do, in a small village with intermittent signal. Basically, if the phone signal isn't any good (ours isn't), the GPS tracker isn't going to workDavid Popelyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06534928144011401278noreply@blogger.com