Looking to improve your lifestyle? UK MNers needed to try The Orb from Fitbug - worth £50 NOW CLOSED

[MichelleMumsnet]

We have been asked by the team at //fitbug.com to find 50 UK MNers to try The Orb fitness tracker. We're looking for Mumsnetters who are keen to track their fitness levels everyday, those who are embarking on a new fitness plan (maybe trying to lose post baby weight), and those who just want to try out this product.

Fitbug says: "The system sets you personal targets each week for steps and food, helping you improve your lifestyle at a rate you can gradually adjust to, so it’s not a hardcore exercise regime or a diet that you do for a short time, but a way of improving your habits for the long term."

See here for a brief overview.

The Orb is iOS and Android compatible - but check the list of compatible Android handsets here: //www.fitbug.com/connect

If selected, you'll be sent The Orb to try for a few weeks and so long as you add feedback as required you will be able to keep the product. There are no ongoing costs to worry about. You will also be able to download the Fitbug app and get more info on the Fitliving site: www.fitbug.com/uk/fitliving

In addition, all MNers who are selected will be given access to one-to-one support at Fitbug for their new gadget, should they need it.

If selected, you will be sent the Orb at the middle of August, and asked to try it for around a month. We're looking for feedback on a thread on Mumsnet twice: once on first impressions, on opening/ first use - on set up/ why you wanted to take part, etc. and then at the end of the month on your overall experiences with it, what you liked about it etc. The second feedback will be early - mid September. Please only apply if you're able to take part and add feedback at these times.
Please also note that Fitbug may use your feedback comments on their website and social media channels, as well as elsewhere.

If you'd like to take part, please add your details here: www.surveymonkey.com/s/JJS297S
We will be in touch with selected MNers ASAP. If you're not selected, please keep an eye out for the feedback thread, as there will be an extra chance to win Fitbug products.

Thanks and good luck!

MNHQ

[MichelleMumsnet]

Thanks to everyone who has signed up. Recruitment has now closed and we'll be in touch with the lucky selected MNers later on today!

[ThePortlyPinUp]

Fingers crossed for the rest of the day then!

[HeySoulSister]

Anyone heard yet?

[ineedausername]

Nope!

[InMySpareTime]

I got all excited, but the email from MN was just a general news round-up. Why do they always do that?

[ThePortlyPinUp]

Ditto InMySpareTime

[MimsyBorogroves]

No email here either, though I was very doubtful I'd be in with a chance of this one as much as I'd have loved it!

ilikeyoursleeves - you will only get an email if you've been selected.

[HeySoulSister]

Still nothing?

[ineedausername]

I wish at least someone would get one so we all know whether we are in or out!

[Ilikeyoursleeves]

Anyone heard yet? I've not, assuming I'm out then since it's past office hours now? Although is the end of the day for mumsnet later than 5pm?!

[BiggerYellowTaxi]

Not heard yet either.

[ThePortlyPinUp]

Nothing here either :(

[BiggerYellowTaxi]

Has anyone heard anything?

[HeySoulSister]

No nothing. So tomorrow maybe??

If not then Monday!

[Ilikeyoursleeves]

Still nothing here, assuming I've not been picked but maybe they've still not emailed?! (Clutches straws)

[PseudoBadger]

Nothing here

[HalleLouja]

Nothing here. No one seems to have heard anything. Not counting my chickens.

[ThePortlyPinUp]

I keep frantically checking my inbox

[BiggerYellowTaxi]

Yes ThePortly, I've also developed a -raging- mild obsession with my email inbox.

[SurfBoredCat]

Another one who keeps checking their inbox!

[YeGodsAndLittleFishes]

No little red star on my inbox, either. [sigh]

[HeySoulSister]

Think they usually email rather than pm.... Either way, nothing!