Have you lost weight since you got your Fitbit?

[Rnda]

I am the exact same weight as I was when I got my Flex 3 1/2 months ago!

How about you?

I'm hoping with Spring here and Summer around the corner, that my walking will increase. 

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[AliGator]

I used to weigh my self daily and I would see myself start becoming obsessive if I didn't see the number change almost daily. I think it would be a better idea to weigh yourself almost biweekly? Maybe every 10-15 days to give your body time to show you the results:) 

[DoyleBingster]

I've lost around 8lbs so far. Been really trying to cut an abundant amount of carbs from my diet, and it seems to be working. 

Only 28 more lbs to go.

[sierradreamin17]

A One Week Sugar-Free Challenge has been set up to start on Jan 14!  Come join.  I'd love some support in getting through a whole week without any sugar or processed carbs.  Just cleaned out my cabinets - amazing how much sugar is in everything!  I just know this will be amazing for a weight loss boost.

[KatarinaH]

@sierradreamin17 everything you eat is converted to sugar , one food slower other faster , no escape hahaha  , eliminating the simple sugar food would be good but for ever not just a week as you will see no differences other than bad mood and cravings in the 7 days , if you make it for 7 days pls continue , there is no unprocessed food in the regular store anymore and everything that last longer than 5 days is some how processed . Stay realistic, eat what you want but keep control of what you consume and how much and definitely keep moving as that is the best thing for losing weight , not starving yourself psychically or mentally as there is a big chance you will not success , I never said no to a chocolate but I walk the extra 500 calories on that day .. my mind was happy , my body even more . what a great reward 😉 I did not lost anything but I did not gain a gram of fat still I was where I should be ... happy and fit and without cheating myself or my mind . Losing weight is controlled by your mind not by empty cabinets and fridges as that is a torture that will go nowhere . Just friendly advice from somebody that did it all in the past but finally find own ways that really works .

[Rarity]

I got my FitBit HR on 23rd March 2016 and have lost 16 kgs (35 lbs) since with no hunger and pain.

I think I've only said this once or twice ever, but FitBit changed my life for the better.

[benvegi]

That's an interesting challenge, hope it works for you. My wife & I have
been vegetarians (we do eat a few eggs and sour cream or yogurt and some
cheeses.)for over 25 years so there is not much point in my joining the
sugar challenge. We do not eat processed foods with a few exceptions. For
example, we buy dry beans and cook them in a slow cooker, freeze what we
don't eat the first day. No added salt or sugar or "firming agents" or
preservatives. Most of our fruit is fresh or frozen. Buy fresh vegetables
in a health food store, steam them. There are good natural brands (Daisy)
that offer sour cream and Yogurt (**ahem**e). Always buy the plain yogurt, it is
just milk and cultures. You can always add blueberries or some other fruit
for a touch of sweetness.

My lunch yesterday was 1/4 of a Butternut squash seasoned with a little
butter and salt/pepper, plus a green salad with 1/2 Avocado. Salad dressing
was natural vinegar/olive oil. Or you can make Honey Mustard with 1/4 cup
of honey, 1/4 cup natural vinegar, and 1+ cup of Natural Mustard (look
online for Raye's Down East Schooner mustard) to taste. You would be
surprised how full you feel after a meal like that.

I will agree that sugar is a downfall to many dieters, and it is one of my
weaknesses. During the holiday season it is difficult to avoid all of those
yummy deserts! Just do it in moderation and only during special holidays.

Good luck!

[medas2005]

Good for you.  My experience has been very similar.  I am now very committed to walking at least 12K steps per day.  I am now at about 110 consecutive days.  When I first got my Fitbit, I was only walking 2 or 3K per day.  It has changed by life too.

[godsdragon]

I seem to loose weight and then gain it again,, 10000 steps or not, diet or not... colonoscopy prep or not... Any tips or ideas to deal with this roller coaster? I am 58 years old... I also do resistance trainning, walking for cardio..

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@godsdragon wrote:

I seem to loose weight and then gain it again,, 10000 steps or not, diet or not... colonoscopy prep or not... Any tips or ideas to deal with this roller coaster? I am 58 years old... I also do resistance trainning, walking for cardio..

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How much weight over what time span?

Hard to discern if you are talking about the normal to be expected water weight fluctuations that can occur day to day of 1-3 lbs.

Or the longer cycles of majority of dieters that lose some or all weight to goal weight, and then regain it all or more back again.

The former is why you only go for valid weigh-in days to minimize those known water weight fluctuations so you don't mess with your mental stress - morning after rest day eating normal sodium levels, not sore from last workout.

And then plan on using a month minimum to discern a direction (required for women) before deciding if something works or not.

If the latter, then usually diet was too extreme or restrictive, and could not be maintained after going to maintenance mode, or basic fact of weight change wasn't understood - you must always eat appropriately for level of activity and size.

Seasonal changes in activity mean eating less, carrying less weight means burning less, and extreme weight loss means screwing up body and burning even way less.

[Reinhartz]

Try Concrete act like counting your calories burned vs calories in , you should have a healthy diet for a healthy weight loss and not gaining yo-yo effect.

When you want to lose your weight , you have to burn more calories than you put into your body.

Healthy diet is max 500 calories deficit / day , Losing Weight is not instant , and do not too  obsessed with how much your weight are , because when you do exercise , muscle also get pumped up and fat get burned , and just for your information , muscle is much heavier than fat 🙂 

[SunsetRunner]

I started 2.5 weeks ago. Every Monday morning I weigh in.

Lost 1.1kg the first week.

Lost .4kg the second.

To me, it's not really about the number on the scale, however that's just a way for me personally to stay motivated...when i see concrete facts and figures! I am so happy with my progress as I feel I haven't made a massive change to my lifestyle but I am still losing - even if it is slow. At the moment my weekly goal is to reach 10,000 steps at least 5 times a week. So far so good!

I only just started using the calorie counter about a week ago as I was curious to see if I was eating too much, and it turns out I'm actually not eating enough for what I'm burning. It also gives me a good indication of percentage of fats, carbs and proteins - need to up the proteins and lower the carbs and fats!

So far, I am loving my fit bit. Feeling so good and people are already starting to comment. Also helps that I can compete with my brother and sister in law as we are all super competitive!

[Reinhartz]

@SunsetRunner Welcome 2 Fitbit 🙂 , Good For you , losing 1,5 kg in 2 weeks is impressive already , keep it up and happy stepping 

[DefaultUsername]

In the 2 weeks after I got my Fitbit, I lost three pounds. Unfortunately I went overboard with exercise and went from sedentary to walking between 6 and 12 miles per day. Acute anterior tibial tendonitis (basically shin splints) was the verdict from the doctor. Fast forward 3 weeks of rest, ice, and anti-inflammatory, and I believe it's gone. So I'm getting back into it, but just a mile or two a day and then building back into it. During my down time, I put on about 4 pounds.

The key is the same as if you use MyFitnessPal. You have to accurately log your food intake, and make sure you are at a net calorie deficit daily. I actually log my food onto MFP, and it updates the Fitbit website.

[SunsetRunner]

I about done trying to loss weight. Been trying so hard and I log all my food and I work out . I want to loss 15 pounds and I just keep on loss and gaining the same 3-4 pounds.. I just tired of not being able to do it. 

[Emujo]

Before you give up, answer a few questions..

How much do you weigh? If you're at 270 and you want to rid yourself of 15 LBs, then maybe you need to set the goal higher. If you're a woman at 150 and you want to get to 135, then that's 10% of your weight and might be a challenge.

You say you log your food? OK, how much are you eating versus burning, are you truley logging everything including that creamer you put in your coffee, or the chedder cheese you mixed into those grits (my weakness)?

My advice is you can't exercise the weight off and continue to eat poorly, nor should you starve yourself and forsake the physical aspect of maintaining a healthy weight. There has to be a balance of both. I also feel that you should mix up the exercise routines. Nothing hurts you more than being bored by the exercise you do. When I don't want to walk, I go do a little cardio. I also enjoy watching netflix on the treadmill.

Unless you have a medical issue, if you burn more than you take in for the long haul, you have to lose weight. it may be 1/2 LB per month, but over time this adds up, and from all I've read and heard from people much smarter than I am, it's what happens over the years that means more than what you can lose in a week or 2.

Hang in there, find a friend to walk/run with, or one that's willing to talk you out of that pasta dinner from Olive Garden for the 2nd time this week. Emujo

[medas2005]

I lost 60 poundslast year using a combination of walking up to 20K steps a day and being relatively careful with what I ate.  I always had a goal that was 5 pounds away so that I wouldn't get down about having so far to go.

[SunsetRunner]

Yes I make sure everything I eat drink in log. Im 172 pounds . I thought 15 pounds was a good start. 

[ladystarbucks]

@SunsetRunner

Hello - don't give up. If you need/want to lose 15 lbs that is a great goal.  

I started my weight loss journey on 01/01/2016 and lost 40 lbs. I maintained this loss since September 2016 and just lost additional 4 lbs since I started to watch what I ate and excercised.

If you want to see a change in your body, eat more plant based foods, eat meat at lunch and eat fish at dinner.  If the product is from a box or can, try to avoid it so you can reach your goal.  

Keep doing your steps:

10K steps means that you are maintaining your weight.

12K steps or more will help you with your weight loss.

I am just sharing what is working for me.

Give it a shot! I think this will work for you too!

[medas2005]

I completely agree with your thoughts.  12K per day is a great number to shoot for and should help you continue to lose weight with just a bit of good food discipline.  Adding 45 minutes of weight lifting 2 or 3 times a week will help a lot too.  It builds muscle mass and should help to increase your metabolism.

[kateofhearts]

I received my Fitbit as a Christmas gift in 2015. Didn't start actually using it until January 25th of 2016, but man, did I really start using it! I started off at 200lbs (I'm about 5'7") and I have been maintaining a 132-137 weight range for about four months now! 🙂