> Thought gamification of fitness was silly at first. I appear to be as susceptible as everyone else.

Same here.

I'm on my 12th straight week of closing my rings.

I think there’s some shame associated with gamification; like if it works for you, somehow it makes you unintelligent... but as long as you’re aware of it don’t lose sight of how you’re being manipulated then it can be a valuable tool just like anything else.