Hi all, have owned my fit bit for about 17 days now. Best $120 I've spent in a long time. Love the reminders and the goal setting. A little structure and commitment goes a long way. Started at 198 pounds and set a goal of two pounds a week, with a goal to get to 185. I weighed in at 193.6 this morning. Couldn't be happier. With respect to diet and exercise, you have to find what works for you. For exercise, I set a goal of 12,000 steps a day, which is for the most part, manageable for me(there are some times in in my bedroom at 10 pm at night trying to knock out the last 1,000 steps). I hit the gym 4 times a week for light circuit training and treadmill, elliptical, keeps me toned and feeling good.
Dieting: Again this is trying to find the right balance of what works for you based on your metabolism.
Here's what works for me:
1. Drink plenty of water (I've been sticking with the 64 oz. a day).
2. I minimize my intake of carbs, when I eat them I eat them in the morning or for lunch, never dinner.
3. Drink water, not sodas.
4. I eat my dinner (protein and vegetables) no later than 6 pm.
5. Drink more Water
6. Two pieces of 90% cocoa chocolate each day
7. On weekend I have one day I eat and drink whatever I want, when I want, this prevents me from bingeing.
8. If you have a craving, don't deny your self, go ahead and eat it, but find some sort of exercise to offset the calories.
At the end of the day this is not a sprint but a marathon, start small, and make minor changes, until good habits become routine. Have fun, be grateful for the good things you have in your life, and stay positive!!
Good luck to all.
