Fitbit newbie looking for friends

[SunsetRunner]

Hi guys! My name is Jeannette, SoCal born and raised. I signed up last year but didn't do anything about it til now. I'm looking for friends because my current friends don't (and might never) have a Fitbit. So, if you're looking for some motivation and a challenge like I am, please add me! I don't bite! I promise!

[cindy3]

I am also looking for friends to add to my fitbit, I love doing the challenges, and doing the compatitions. 🙂

[cindy3]

i can't figure out how to add you. any idea? lol

[ohtempus]

hello! i'm tempus! i would love to be fitbit friends! i'm in virginia and constantly where my Fitbit. lets do this! 🙂

[cindy3]

I am going down the discussions page and adding people. They will either except or not except. lol Good way to have people to compete against. 🙂

[SunsetRunner]

I am very excited about this! I have the zip but I think I'm only going to wear it during my runs/walks...at least for now. Thanks for the add! I'm loving it so far!

[Namyeknom]

Hi @SunsetRunner 

Glad to see you're enjoying your Fitbit.

Regarding only using it to log runs / walks, I find wearing a Fitbit device all the time is a great way to motivate myself to walk in situations I wouldn't have normally (walking to talk to people at work rather than e-mailing/phoning them, walking slightly longer routes to places, even walking in the house when on the phone), and I think that push towards actually changing behaviours is one of the great things about Fitbit.

[SunsetRunner]

Hi @Namyeknom
Im usually on my feet during work (retail) so when I get home, I look at my Fitbit and see how many steps I've made. Then I'm like "Ehh, I've done my part". So by doing it only during work out, it motivates me to get off my chair when I get home because I have to get away from that zero...at least for now until I get into the groove of it. Im tricking myself in a way lol but thanks for the advice! I will start doing that once I'm in the habit of it.

[Namyeknom]

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@SunsetRunner wrote:
Hi @Namyeknom
Im usually on my feet during work (retail) so when I get home, I look at my Fitbit and see how many steps I've made. Then I'm like "Ehh, I've done my part". So by doing it only during work out, it motivates me to get off my chair when I get home because I have to get away from that zero...at least for now until I get into the groove of it. Im tricking myself in a way lol but thanks for the advice! I will start doing that once I'm in the habit of it.

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Ah, well, another good thing is you can use them in which ever way suits you! I've done retail and can imagine you'd log a load of steps during work.

[Only1Jethro]

Would love to have you join us in the "Slow but steady wins the race" group. We're in it for the long haul, not just a flash in the pan accomplished by over-exerting ourselves.

[SunsetRunner]

@Only1Jethro Consider it done!Thank you!

[melp]

Hi, new here to fitbit community, please add me.  periardmelanie@gmail.com

Melp

[mail_debaser]

Please add me, as well! New to FitBit and the community. Mostly want to add folks to keep myself motivated, and to help motivate! 🙂

[mariagaston]

None of my friends own a fitbit. They're very active, just not interested in really looking at the data and progress. If anyone would like to add me, please feel free to do so!

[Pdxer2]

Hello all, I'm new as well and looking to get as much out of my Fitbit as well. I'm open to people adding me as well!

[MeghanR]

Feel free to add me. I'm new to FB too and would love some more folks to do challenges with!

[azpaw]

I had foot surgery and try to get back in shape. 

[monikadean]

Would love a fitbit friend!  I'm in the same boat you are, none of my SoCal friends "get it".  I've lost 25 lbs because of the fitbit and My Fitness Pal and so I'm going to keep going.... :))

I have a particular tough time because I bike everywhere rather than walk, so my profile calculates things a little differently, but on my off days when I'm taking a break from road racing, I should be walking on the beach...considering I live on one....I know...that's so pathetic!  LOL

Add me if you like and let's challenge each other and be fitbit buddies!  :))

Monika

Channel Islands Beach, CA.

[azpaw]

Hi, I'm try to get back in shape after having foot surgery and no exercise sense last july I use too, hike 4x a week, and kayak.
hope we can help each other...
susan

[monikadean]

Hi Susan:

I've sent you ad to me my fitbit friend!  I'd love to help you get motivated to get back into your regime.

I just got a FitBit Charge HR and LOVE it, so I'm looking for friends to help me stay motivated as well... :))

Look forward to hearing from you.

Monika

Channel Islands Beach, CA