Fitness Friday: Carrot Rewards

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#NaBloPoMo Day 11 - Carrot Wellness Rewards

I was first introduced to Carrot with someone running up to me and said "Do you like Scene points?  Download Carrot."  For me that wasn't enough, I needed to find out more.  Especially since when I asked "How long does it take to gain enough points for a movie?"  The answer was unknown.

Of course it is not a surprise that I caved and signed up for a free Carrot Reward membership which is supported by BC Healthy Families to help educate the public on nutrition, fitness, and more.  I have to admit that they are improving the program as time passes.  

Firstly download the app on your cell phone.  I found it difficult to enter the code to give my friend the referral code.  That seems a bit unclear but I have passed along my code to others and have received the 100 bonus points so I guess the system figures it out.  My bonus code is:  mariak6718 

It is a good thing that you are signed up now when it has paired up with Fitbit which makes life a lot easier.  Before I had it paired up with Google Fit on my phone but I would often not carry my phone everywhere with me.  So I am happy that it is now paired with my Fitbit.  

Be careful the first few weeks because they track how many steps you take to figure out how many steps will be your personal goal.  After they determine that you will need to reach your goal daily before they give you 4 points daily.  

To earn more points they also have quizzes that you can take to learn about fitness, nutrition and how to be healthy.  I find the quizzes quite fun and educational.  I'm hoping with the Fitbit to be motivatd to meet my daily fitness goal and gain more Scene points.  Find out more on the website:  https://www.healthyfamiliesbc.ca/carrot-rewards

Vancouver Event: Free Waterfront Cinema at Canada Place

We have hot summer nights and what are you going to do in the city?  Well, here's one answer for you!  Bring your girlfriends, blanket, snacks, and pants to the free Waterfront Cinema at Canada Place.  (I came straight from work and sitting on the ground cross legged in a skirt is not the most lady-like, luckily the blanket covered up my legs).  

My girlfriend invited me to "The Notebook" and we had intended to stay only for a part of the movie, but the movie pulled us to tears and we stayed for the entire outdoor show.  

Finding a seat can be difficult so it's a good idea to go early to get the best benches and seats in front of the big screen.  People bring their blankets and chairs early with their picnic to find the best spots and chill out before the show starts.  Pack a picnic full of snacks, I have to admit, that seeing how some folks were prepared with gourmet salad, drinks, and bread, I was jealous.  It was my first time at Waterfront Cinema and my girlfriend packed a few snacks in her purse luckily.  I brought nothing so don't be like me!  Be prepared for your great date night for the summer!  

The outdoor movie theatre is set up with the beautiful scenic backdrop of North Vancouver mountains.  It is quite a gorgeous view at dusk.  Canada Place and Scotiabank also have giveaways for the audience and Rogue has their BBQ too! 

The location at Canada Place is also very close to the skytrain so getting home was convenient and a breeze!  If you have nothing to do one Thursday night in the summer, check out the free Waterfront Cinema at Canada Place.