Over six weeks, I tested three fitness apps: StepBet, Achievement, and Sweatcoin. I lost 2 lbs and earned $7 with StepBet, successfully completing a challenge despite illness. Achievement allowed passive earning through points, while Sweatcoin proved cumbersome and invasive, leading to its deletion. Overall, I raised my daily goal to 15,000 steps.
The author, a stay-at-home mom, found joy in joining a gym with childcare, which provided a necessary break from motherhood. Initially seeking a moment for herself, she now enjoys regular workouts, has lost weight, and feels healthier and happier. The gym experience has transformed her view on fitness, becoming an unexpected habit.