Congratulations to Sonia, our Move More Hero!
Sonia discovered BetterPoints in August 2023, and at the time was inactive. Since using the app she has clocked up many miles of walking and now uses her local gym on a regular basis.
Here is what she said about how the app has helped her:
"Due to having two little children and having broken my ankle and having complications with it, I fell into some poor habits. I wasn’t being as active as I’d have liked to have been, I was walking but not that often I would utilise buses even for shorter journeys.
I came across the BetterPoints Hounslow challenge through social media, I loved the idea of it, the thought behind it, the motivational aspect of it, the ability to hold yourself accountable. I was struggling to find something I can commit to I was trying all these things that I was reading online, until I found this, this is something that is easy to do consistently something that’s a lifestyle change opposed to a quick fix.
I love that it tracks your daily movements. I love that it’s correct 99% of the time, it isn’t slow, it doesn’t lag, it works smoothly, and records travels correctly, I find the points very motivating, I like checking my progress every evening.
Since using the app I consciously try to walk instead of using the bus, I will sometimes (depending on the weather) take a longer route just because I love seeing longer walks recorded on the app. I joined the gym and was consistently going 3 times a week; I have started visiting the local leisure centres more often for things like swimming.
I have found myself more able to do longer walks comfortably, I am learning to make smaller changes that are easy to maintain in my lifestyle in a healthy manner. I am someone who has regularly struggled with my mental health, I have found this has encouraged me to go out on days where I have felt like I’m unable to. I’m saving money on buses by trying to walk instead of using the bus."
Great job Sonia!
Her photo was taken at a recent trip to Go-Ape where her new found confidence gave her the courage to tackle the advanced course too! She gave thanks to her cousin (also in the photo) who she said was her biggest motivator and supporter in leading a healthier lifestyle.
How can you be a Move More Hero and win 25,000 BetterPoints like Sonia?
Tell us your story of how you have become more active since using the app to be in with a chance of winning.
Tap ☰ then select More ways to earn and then complete the Move More Hero Survey. You will be asked to explain how the BetterPoints Hounslow challenge has made a difference to your habits, lifestyle and those around you.
We will pick one winner each month to share their success and photo with fellow app users.
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