12-30-2013 16:28 - edited 12-31-2013 06:56
12-30-2013 16:28 - edited 12-31-2013 06:56
04-24-2014 09:28
04-24-2014 09:28
Hi Helena,
I am also 70 and bought the Fitbit a week and two days ago. Already my weight is down 2 pounds, although I do not expect to keep up my weight loss at that rate (wish THAT would happen)! 🙂 I had a total hip replacement in April of 2010 (one of those Stryker "bad" hips) and after two years of pain and inactivity my weight was 153 pounds (up from the 132 pre-surgery). I immediately went down to 140 and seemed to be stuck there, losing only 2 pounds more in the interim. I was really watching my diet, but did not get as much exercise in, although I was walking about 2-1/2 miles a day about 3-4 times a week in addition to my normal activities. Now, with the Fitbit, I am SO conscious about EVERYTHING that goes into my mouth. It keeps me totally accountable, so my caloric intake has gone down. My walking has stepped up also, as I get between 5,000-7,000 steps a day or a minimum of five miles daily. It is so hard to keep the weight off in these later years but it totally worth the effort. My Fitbit is my new Best Friend!
04-24-2014 11:23
04-24-2014 11:23
04-24-2014 15:25
04-24-2014 15:25
I am 64 and have a new fitbit and treadmill, also trying to lose weight now that i am retired and out of the rat race!!!
04-24-2014 18:53
04-24-2014 18:53
Got my Fitbit for a birthday gift a week ago - my 65th! I am a slug and need motivation to get up and move. Needless to say I need to lose more than a few pounds too! So far, like the step tracking and the sleep monitoring a lot.
04-24-2014 19:33
04-24-2014 19:33
04-25-2014 08:05
04-25-2014 08:05
Helena we have women of 70 and even 80 in our grou. Welcome women of 60. It is the most active board I believe. You dont have to be a woman but we have lots of discussion adn encouragement. I invite you and anyone else who is interested 🙂
04-25-2014 08:22
04-25-2014 08:22
04-25-2014 14:33
04-25-2014 14:33
hi! i am nearly 60,and have had my fitbit since january. i don't use it all the time, but i try to remember it! i look forward to chatting with you and/or seeing you in groups. it's a really helpful tool, and motivator.
WELCOME!
04-25-2014 20:00
04-25-2014 20:00
04-26-2014 15:51
04-26-2014 15:51
04-26-2014 16:47
04-26-2014 16:47
CarolBadger it is the most ridiculous thing that the 'real' discussion boards are not shown when you click community. I am not much of a techie so I will go and ask one of the 'girls' in the community what the link is and you can click that way. I am going to see if I can friend you adn maybe that is a way to direct you also:)
04-26-2014 16:48
04-26-2014 16:48
CarolBadger it is the most ridiculous thing that the 'real' discussion boards are not shown when you click community. I am not much of a techie so I will go and ask one of the 'girls' in the community what the link is and you can click that way. I am going to see if I can friend you adn maybe that is a way to direct you also:)
Tried to friend you but does not seem to allow. You can try and friend me but in the meanwhile I will get the link and let you know tomorrow.
04-28-2014 05:55
04-28-2014 05:55
what an inspiration you are - my fitbit is what keeps me going as well - sad but true - until I feel the vibration I feel like a failure - I am 63 and received it for christmas and it was a real effort to even make 10,000 steps, now my goal is 15,000 steps per day and must admit it is easy to say ok a day off but the only person I am letting down is myself - to be it is all personal and I want to be a healthier person - good luck and get friends because it is a true inspiration to have their support
04-28-2014 06:21
04-28-2014 06:21
04-28-2014 06:34
04-28-2014 06:34
https://www.fitbit.com/group/223D7W this is the link that should get you to the "Women over 60" group. If it does not please ask the co ordinatior of this discussion group how to get there. I believe her name is Emily.
I am not sure if my last post got to you so wanted you to know that you can also search for the group at Actvit y Discussion Groups and then search "Women over 60" .Note that there are lots of discussions of the over 60 groups believe it or not, but this one will stand out to you as there are over 2000 posts here and +300 members. The other groups are smaller and we pop in there too but this is the one where all the 'action' is LOL!
04-28-2014 07:52
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04-28-2014 07:54
04-28-2014 07:54
04-28-2014 14:43
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04-28-2014 15:03
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04-28-2014 15:08
04-28-2014 15:08
U see what mircles Chanuka gelt can do :)!
All of you need to go and look at the activity community boards and come and join "Women over 60" group. We are the best and will keep you motivated as well as giving you great company 🙂 Looking forward to seeing you there!