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Word of advice - have lost 40 pounds with my Fitbit this past year - everything in moderation - injuries have occurred here and there in the last year - but I have learned to "listen to my body."
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I'm in the American Heart Association BetterU challenge. I'm losing more inches than I am weight.
48 years old and got told I was obese at 210 and 5'8". It shocked me since I was the one who couldn't gain weight when I was younger (in my 20s got horribly sick and lost 15 pounds in 3 days and it changed my metabolism to not being able to gain weight).
Then 4 kids and a back injury helped me pack on 75 pounds. Prednisone started me with the first 26 pounds.
I'm doing this weight loss thing the healthy way...exercise and eating healthy, but doggone it, the slow weightloss is discouraging.
Can anyone else relate to losing only a few pounds a week, or mostly inches? I've lost one jeans' size since Thanksgiving.
Last week I pulled a muscle in my back and wasn't allowed to work out (even missed a day of work).
Now, I'm upping my exercise.
Any advice from others who are struggling with seeing all the ads and friends doing the crash diets and losing mega pounds?
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01-14-2014 18:42
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Call Rockford Illinois American Heart Association. Rockford Health Systems is joined with them for the BetterU challenge. WIFR.com our local tv station has been following us.
01-15-2014 05:23
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Hi. Just turned 63, have diabetes and I am retired. I have more gym equipment than an actual gym but I can never motivate myself long enough to keep using the equipment. We are talking treadmill, bench, Total Gym, mini trampoline, etc. I also tried the WII but again no motivation. I thought twice about the Fitbit (mainly because of the price) and did buy one for myself as a belated Christmas present January 6. I have been averaging over 5,300 steps a day. I make sure I walk up and down steps in my house (Cape) just to get use to the Fitbit. So far it's working great. I have lost 3.5 pounds since my purchaset. Once the weather warms up (I live in Massachusetts) I'll be walking. I have learned that by reading stories from others it has giving me more incentive to get off my butt and do something. I don't sit and watch TV all day and try to keep moving. I have received a few "badges" already - which makes me want to do more.
01-15-2014 05:51
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I was told a long time ago that I would lose myself if I did not take at lease 1 HOUR FOR MYSELF everyday - i was quitting my part time job and going to work full time and my boss was right - I am in the same boat you are but I do enjoy going to the gym for at least an hour and I feel that is my time - then back to the hustle and bustle - so keep on trucking and remember YOU ARE IMPORTANT TO YOU
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I struggle with this regularly. I'm a stay at home mom to 3 kids (high school, middle school & kindergarten) and the greatest part of my time is spent meeting the needs of others. I find it really hard to step away from the daily busy-ness & walk or go to the gym. When people ask me what I do for fun, I don't really have an answer. Anyone with thoughts on this?
On the plus side, my tracker apparently thinks pushing a shopping cart through Costco is "moderate" exercise!!
01-15-2014 11:29
01-15-2014 11:29
Hi, I'm 73 and got my fitbit for Christmas and I'm loving it. I have had both knees replaced, do water aerobics twice a week (which my doctor really supports) I also go to the gym 3 mornings a week and work with a trainer every other week. Just trying to stay healthy is hard work! Love tracking the steps, its a real eye opener. Find myself walking around the house during commercials when I'm not quite in the zone. Some aspects still have me confused, but working on it. Happy New Year to all and keep up the good work. Lil
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