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FitBit Flex + the Walgreens #WayToWellTour

October 30, 2014 By Sharon Wilhelm 94 Comments

This post is being sponsored by the Walgreens #WayToWellTour. Please see my complete Disclosure Policy for more information.

Walgreens #WayToWellTour | Mommy Runs It

Last week I told you about the Walgreens Way To Well Tour – a community outreach program that provides free preventative and early detection health services to communities across the country. And earlier this week, I got the chance to visit the tour bus when it stopped by my hometown.

Way To Well Tour Bus

As promised, I participated in all of the available health screenings. And guess what – I have the “real body age” (one of the tests) of a spry 38 year old. Go me.

I was also screened for total cholesterol, glucose, blood pressure, body mass index, body composition, skeletal muscle, resting metabolism, visceral fat, real body age, and body weight. The health screeners took my blood pressure, did a finger prick to collect a sample of my blood, and measured me on a body composition scale/monitor. The whole thing took less than 20 minutes and was nearly painless (except for the finger prick – because, needle.)

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Just about all of my measurements were in the normal range. My body fat was 30.1%, which is a good bit higher than I expected (based on the calculations of my personal body fat scale) but still in the normal range for a woman of my age. My visceral fat (“belly fat”), was 7%, which also falls into the normal range.

Two measurements did fall outside of the normal range:

1) My cholesterol was 204 (normal = <200), but as I discussed with the health screener, this has been my exact cholesterol level for probably 10+ years. In the past, I’ve been told that this is because my “good” cholesterol is high. There’s a good chance that this is still the case, but I need to have it checked out by my doctor just to be sure.

2) My glucose (blood sugar) was 90, which put me in the normal range for someone who is fasting – which I wasn’t. Still, this wasn’t cause for concern – it just indicated that I needed to eat something.

If you’re interested in learning more about the tour and if/when it’ll be coming to your town, you can visit waytowelltour.com for more info. (You must be 18 or older to participate.)

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Balance® Rewards for Healthy Choices

At the tour, I also picked up some information about the Walgreens Balance Rewards for healthy choices program, which rewards members for making healthy choices like walking, running, weight management, and testing your blood pressure and blood glucose.* It’s easy – you earn points for the healthy activities you do. The more points you earn, the greater the reward. And more reward points means more savings. For example, if you earn 5,000 reward points, you redeem them for $5 to put toward your Walgreens purchase. Earn 10,000 points? Redeem them for $10 off your next purchase. And so on.

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To make things even easier, you can use fitness devices (like a FitBit)  and other digital applications to help track your personal health and fitness goals. You can even sync your device to auto-log your healthy activities into your Balance Rewards account. The folks at the Way To Well Tour can help you do this, or you can do it on your own by going to  www.Walgreens.com/HealthyChoices and clicking on “Connect a Device/App.”

* Restrictions apply. Limit 20 points per mile, 1000 points per month. Limit 20 points per daily weigh-in logged. Limit 20 points per blood glucose test, two logs per day. Limit 20 points per blood pressure test, one log per day. One-time award, 250 points each, when you pledge to quit and set a quit date online. Nicotine Replacement Therapy usage, limit 20 points per log, one log per day. Information provided to Walgreens online is covered by the terms of our Online Privacy and Security Policy and the terms and conditions of Balance Rewards. Personally identifiable information is not covered under HIPAA or the Walgreens Notice of Privacy Practices. For full program terms and conditions, visit Walgreens.com/HealthyChoices.

FitBit Flex Giveaway

The awesome folks from the Way To Well Tour have given me a FitBit Flex to  help me get started with the Balance Rewards for healthy choices program. And they’re also giving a FitBit Flex to one of you! Just follow the instructions on the Rafflecopter to enter. Good luck!

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Sharon is a mom, a marathon runner, and a licensed therapist. She owns Mommy Runs It, a fitness & lifestyle blog. She is a passionate advocate of the Galloway training method and knows firsthand that everyday moms can run marathons. Connect with Sharon on Google+.

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  1. Jill P says

    November 12, 2014 at 8:14 pm

    I have mine scheduled for next month~

    Reply
  2. steven weber says

    November 12, 2014 at 8:08 pm

    It’s probably been well over a year.

    Reply
  3. Karen H says

    November 12, 2014 at 8:04 pm

    My last wellness check was over a year ago. I postponed the most recent one because I was pregnant. Your post reminded me I still need to reschedule!

    Reply
  4. Diana B says

    November 12, 2014 at 4:59 pm

    hmmm, it’s been awhile. My last appointment was my post natal checkup.

    Reply
  5. Jenn says

    November 12, 2014 at 2:35 pm

    My last wellness checkup was back in April. Everything seemed to going good 🙂

    Reply
  6. Ken C says

    November 12, 2014 at 10:03 am

    Wife and I did our Annual this summer

    Reply
  7. MJ Moore says

    November 11, 2014 at 10:49 pm

    It’s been a while since I had a regular checkup, but my most recent prenatal visit was yesterday 🙂

    Reply
  8. Dawn Monroe says

    November 11, 2014 at 10:04 pm

    I havent been in in years but I’ve taken my kids yearly.

    Reply
  9. Sadie B. says

    November 11, 2014 at 8:10 pm

    I just had a check up last month.

    Reply
  10. Summer says

    November 11, 2014 at 2:26 pm

    I actually had one last month 🙂

    Reply
  11. Lisa N. says

    November 11, 2014 at 12:33 pm

    I had my annual wellness check up last month.

    Reply
  12. Katie Hughes says

    November 11, 2014 at 8:41 am

    It’s been about a year since my last checkup.

    Reply
  13. Paige c says

    November 10, 2014 at 11:49 am

    I got a checkup/physical at the end of august

    Reply
  14. Farrah says

    November 10, 2014 at 12:51 am

    About 1.5 months ago, for my yearly physical! 😛

    Reply
  15. Kathryn @ Dancing to Running says

    November 9, 2014 at 9:31 pm

    I actually just had my yearly physical last week.

    Reply
  16. Heather Hayes Panjon says

    November 9, 2014 at 6:25 am

    It’s Been At Least A Year Since I’ve Had A Wellness Checkup

    Reply
  17. Shay @ Whine Less, Breathe More says

    November 7, 2014 at 10:05 pm

    I just had one in May.

    Reply
  18. aisha says

    November 7, 2014 at 1:51 pm

    it’s been a while….guess it’s time for one!

    Reply
  19. robyn donnelly says

    November 6, 2014 at 10:38 pm

    The last check up was about 2 months ago. I get check ups oft and on.

    Reply
  20. Julie Perry says

    November 5, 2014 at 11:23 pm

    My last checkup was in September

    Reply
  21. Gina says

    November 5, 2014 at 10:43 pm

    I have my regular physical every June before the kids get out of school.

    Reply
  22. Melissa Teears says

    November 5, 2014 at 8:00 pm

    My last wellness checkup was approximately a year ago.

    Reply
  23. Kristi L says

    November 5, 2014 at 7:55 pm

    My last wellness check up was in August.

    Reply
  24. Miss Nutralicious says

    November 5, 2014 at 6:14 pm

    I love health screenings like this! The last one I had was in 2013.

    Reply
  25. MaryBeth says

    November 5, 2014 at 5:45 pm

    I believe it was last summer!

    Reply
  26. Kristen M says

    November 5, 2014 at 3:37 pm

    Gulp, over 3 years ago.

    Reply
  27. Reese says

    November 5, 2014 at 1:57 pm

    Last fall

    Reply
  28. Mary Beth Jackson says

    November 5, 2014 at 1:00 pm

    I will confess it has been a couple years 🙁

    Reply
  29. Nela says

    November 5, 2014 at 11:31 am

    Last Year

    Reply
  30. Alice @ Honestly Fitness says

    November 5, 2014 at 11:17 am

    The last time I had a check up was a year ago. Thanks so much for this giveaway, would love to win!

    Reply
  31. Benton says

    November 5, 2014 at 11:14 am

    I’ve never had a wellness check, but I rarely get sick and consider myself generally healthy. It’s a cool idea though, never hurts to get checked out.

    Reply
  32. Lauren says

    November 5, 2014 at 10:51 am

    Just had a physical in September!

    Reply
  33. Nicole @ Fitful Focus says

    November 5, 2014 at 10:49 am

    I go to my OBGYN every year. I need to find a general physician, though.

    Reply
  34. Carlee says

    November 5, 2014 at 9:51 am

    Let’s be real. I HATE going to the doctors!

    Reply
  35. Tanya Wright says

    November 5, 2014 at 9:31 am

    Well over a year. Guess I better get on it! 🙂

    Reply
  36. Julie @RunWalkRepeat.com says

    November 5, 2014 at 9:18 am

    I go yearly, and actually am 6 months overdue! Thanks for the reminder and great giveaway!

    Reply
  37. Annmarie says

    November 5, 2014 at 8:48 am

    I am TERRIBLE about getting checked for anything…mostly bc I “don’t have time”. I should probably make a point of going soon 😛

    Reply
  38. Kelly Minyard says

    November 4, 2014 at 11:12 pm

    I honestly don’t know! Unless I’m sick, I only get GYN check ups and regular dental cleanings…. Yikes!

    Reply
  39. Ashley C says

    November 4, 2014 at 9:33 pm

    It has been longer than I care to admit since I’ve had a wellness check!

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    Reply
  40. shanks324 says

    November 4, 2014 at 9:23 pm

    Almost a year ago, so I’ll be going back soon.

    Reply
  41. shanks324 says

    November 4, 2014 at 9:20 pm

    Almost a year ago, so I’ll be heading back soon.

    Reply
  42. BreannaS says

    November 4, 2014 at 8:10 pm

    It has been over a year. Better get on that right now.

    Reply
  43. Meghan Malicoat says

    November 4, 2014 at 7:11 pm

    It has only been about 2 months since my last checkup.

    Reply
  44. Yvette Figueroa says

    November 4, 2014 at 11:33 am

    It’s been 2 1/2 years. I know, I know 🙂

    Reply
  45. Lisa Jones says

    November 4, 2014 at 6:22 am

    I get a wellness check up every year right after my birthday

    Reply
  46. Jessica kelly says

    November 4, 2014 at 4:05 am

    cant wait to see if my Walgreens has this!

    Reply
  47. Justin F. says

    November 3, 2014 at 11:52 pm

    It’s been around a year for me

    Reply
  48. runinboise says

    November 3, 2014 at 10:14 pm

    its been a while since i’ve seen a good dr. for a checkup!

    Reply
  49. Lora @ Crazy Running Girl says

    November 3, 2014 at 10:10 pm

    It’s been a few years! Definitely due for one.

    Reply
  50. Keri J says

    November 3, 2014 at 9:58 pm

    It’s been a couple of years for blood work. Never been tested for a lot if the things you listed.

    Reply
  51. Alex says

    November 3, 2014 at 9:49 pm

    two years ago. Time to go back!

    Reply
  52. Keri says

    November 3, 2014 at 8:18 pm

    a few months

    Reply
  53. mona says

    November 3, 2014 at 7:17 pm

    last month I got a check up

    Reply
  54. Erica @ erica finds says

    November 3, 2014 at 5:54 pm

    Definitely over a year. Thank you for the reminder!

    Reply
  55. Clinton says

    November 3, 2014 at 5:54 pm

    Been over a year but i have one scheduled for 11/10

    Reply
  56. liz l says

    November 3, 2014 at 4:40 pm

    In April this year

    Reply
  57. Denise L says

    November 3, 2014 at 11:20 am

    I just had one about a month ago. Everything checked out pretty well. Could stand to lose a few pounds though!

    Reply
  58. Stacey Niedzwiecki says

    November 3, 2014 at 11:17 am

    Just went for a full physical with my doctor last month. Everything was normal, which is good. 😉

    Reply
  59. LaTanya says

    November 3, 2014 at 9:49 am

    In May of this year

    Reply
  60. John @ run. geek. run(disney) says

    November 3, 2014 at 8:19 am

    Far too long ago. Probably 1 1/2 years go was my last wellness check up of going to the doctor, but that didn’t even include those kind of tests or anything. Last well check like you did was probably 3-4 when they did something similar at my work at the time.

    Reply
  61. Stephanie says

    November 2, 2014 at 9:55 pm

    Actually just had my checkup a few weeks ago! Also got one of those general blood test evaluations at work. I think everything came in “normal”!

    Reply
  62. Annie says

    November 2, 2014 at 9:51 pm

    This is great! Always a good idea to keep getting things like that checked. 🙂

    Reply
  63. Katie Contests says

    November 2, 2014 at 8:05 pm

    I had a checkup a year ago!

    Reply
  64. Farrah Claridy says

    November 2, 2014 at 2:03 pm

    I’m excited about the giveaway because my doctor just provided me with insight about this product. I constantly go through wellness checkups because I have been diagnosed with blood clots (found in my liver and recently in my brain) and RLS (restless limb syndrome). I believe the Fitbit Flex will help me monitor my diet, exercise, and sleep patterns more accurately. Right now I’m using MyFitnessPal and the Fitbit Flex will accommodate that app. Good luck everyone!!!!

    Reply
    • Farrah Claridy says

      November 6, 2014 at 10:15 am

      I didn’t see any Gainesville, FL Walgreens on the Way to Well tour. Maybe we will make the list next time.

      Reply
  65. Tanya says

    November 1, 2014 at 9:03 pm

    Thank you for the reminder. I really do need to get a wellness check soon!

    Reply
  66. Ashley Tucker says

    November 1, 2014 at 10:49 am

    It’s been a long time since I’ve had a wellness check.

    Reply
  67. Laurel C says

    November 1, 2014 at 9:50 am

    I usually get a physical about once a year, or more if necessary! I wish the Wellness tour came to my area :/

    Reply
  68. tori says

    November 1, 2014 at 9:18 am

    A month ago.

    Reply
  69. claire says

    October 31, 2014 at 9:43 pm

    maybe a year ago!

    Reply
  70. Christine W says

    October 31, 2014 at 9:23 pm

    I had one recently….about a month ago. Thanks for the chance!

    Reply
  71. Matt says

    October 31, 2014 at 8:22 pm

    I just had a wellness checkup last week for our wellness program at work. One of the requirements this year was to visit our primary doctor for a wellness checkup. It was actually really easy…he checked my bloodwork results from a draw earlier this year and told me I could stand to lose a little weight.

    Reply
  72. Nicole Dz says

    October 31, 2014 at 6:59 pm

    The last time I had a wellness/preventative check-up was just last month before I had a my infusion a the Hospital.

    Reply
  73. Deborah @ Confessions of a Mother Runner says

    October 31, 2014 at 1:23 pm

    I do a full check up yearly. I haven’t tried the fitbet yet

    Reply
  74. Arena Thompson says

    October 31, 2014 at 11:09 am

    Long time, but I have Chrons that’s resisting treatment so I’m always seeing the doc and am under watch 🙂

    Reply
  75. ellen beck says

    October 31, 2014 at 1:04 am

    I acyually had ‘everything’ done including all the bloodwork this past summer. My cholesterol was a bit higher than normal but I had just had gallbladder surgery so the Dr is watching it. She said get ot down or she will not warm the speculum bext time. I am so glad she as a sense of humor 🙂

    Reply
    • sharon says

      November 2, 2014 at 7:56 am

      Yikes! Good motivation right there. 🙂

      Reply
  76. Kit says

    October 31, 2014 at 12:21 am

    I had a checkup last week.

    Reply
  77. Brittany @ Barr & Table says

    October 30, 2014 at 11:36 pm

    I went in for a check up just a couple of months ago!

    Reply
  78. Jordan says

    October 30, 2014 at 10:48 pm

    I had a physical within the last 6 months, but I would love it if the Way to Well tour would stop in RI! I could use it!

    Reply
    • sharon says

      November 2, 2014 at 8:01 am

      Doesn’t look like they’ve got much planned for New England…but maybe they’ll plan some stops there in the future!

      Reply
  79. HS says

    October 30, 2014 at 10:10 pm

    I had a check-up back in May.

    Reply
  80. Jasmin Benzant says

    October 30, 2014 at 5:46 pm

    I have a wellness check up once a year. My last visit would be 6 months ago. I’ve been fortunate to always receive a clean bill of health!

    Reply
  81. Colleen Boudreau says

    October 30, 2014 at 4:01 pm

    About two months ago.

    Reply
  82. Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says

    October 30, 2014 at 3:54 pm

    I hadn’t had a physical in years, but then I needed one to be up-to-date for college so I had to get one in the summer!

    Reply
  83. TrippyCusp93 says

    October 30, 2014 at 3:27 pm

    It’s been about a year since I’ve had my last check up, but other than regular doctor visits, I focus on my health quite a bit. I’ve lost 65lbs since last July through diet and exercise and I quit smoking cold turkey 3 weeks ago. I count my calories and eat lots of protein, plus fruits and veggies. Since changing my diet, my stomach has become extremely sensitive to unhealthy foods, so it’s kind of like I have no choice anymore but to eat right. It’s both a blessing and a curse lol I’ll be heading back to a doctor soon for another checkup!

    Reply
    • sharon says

      November 2, 2014 at 8:05 am

      Wow, that’s great! Don’t know if you saw this on the website, but you can earn Balance Rewards points for quitting smoking. Nice to earn points for something you’re doing anyway. https://www.walgreens.com/pharmacy/quit_smoking_tobacco.jsp

      Reply
      • TrippyCusp93 says

        November 2, 2014 at 11:23 pm

        Wow! Thanks for sharing 🙂

        Reply
  84. Megan townsend says

    October 30, 2014 at 2:44 pm

    Awesome job sharon

    Reply
    • sharon says

      November 2, 2014 at 8:06 am

      <3

      Reply
  85. Dena Furgason says

    October 30, 2014 at 2:12 pm

    I had a wellness check back in September 2014

    Reply
  86. Laura says

    October 30, 2014 at 1:55 pm

    hmm…earlier this year, but it’s time to schedule my next one! the direction walgreens is going with this is awesome!

    Reply
  87. Sarah J says

    October 30, 2014 at 1:53 pm

    It’s been a while. Probably 18 months or so.

    Reply
  88. Courtney B says

    October 30, 2014 at 1:49 pm

    I think it was Feburary, so not too long ago! I think it’s really neat that Walgreens is offering reward points for those tasks. I’m definitely going to check it out!

    Reply

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