Now a long-term fixture at the company , Morris enjoys a supportive atmosphere and has earned her stripes – the product developers listen to her . She has a vision to provide a ‘ nutritionist in your pocket ’ as part of the wider product range . She wants to seamlessly track what people are eating and then use that data to help guide people to make small , achievable changes each day . She points out that Fitbit is more than just devices ; there is also a standalone app that includes features like guided meditation and yoga along with the usual fitness tracker data like sleep and exercise . Dietitians can draw on these resources with their clients and use the data as a motivator for continued success .
Since moving back to Australia , Tracy has continued to work with Fitbit , thankful for a global company who were flexible . Lesson here – don ’ t be afraid to make an opportunity your own - “ be brave and believe in yourself , because we know a lot , and we know a lot about nutrition . And don ' t let people who potentially are more confident or more outspoken make you believe that they know more than you do , because we are the experts on nutrition and we should be guiding these nutrition messages that are coming out of apps and any online forums ”.
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2020 has been a challenging year for everyone . Like many dietitians , Fitbit has had to pivot , and Tracy says she is incredibly proud of the company ’ s response to the coronavirus situation . She says the culture is genuinely about helping people , and this is reflected in their latest activities , starting studies tracking flu-like symptoms and temperature , adding a section in the app to guide people toward helpful practical information , and even dedicating a team to building ventilators in the US .
For a girl who grew up in South Africa thinking she wanted to be an engineer , she certainly has come a long way , and what a path she has tread .
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