New to Fitbit & looking for advice!

[akaye]

Hello Fitbit community! My wonderful husband just got me the Force for Christmas, and although I've only had it on for a few hours, I'm really loving it! I find that I'm most motivated when I'm accountable, so I'd like to know what keeps everyone else motivated? My goal is to lose 40-60 pounds by next November at the latest. Any and all advice, tips, and info. would be much appreciated!

[SunsetRunner]

@stefk, it is probably best to check with a doctor for advice on fewer meals or more meals a day. My doctor told me 3 meals and 2 snacks were best for me in order to keep my sugar & insulin levels constant. It has worked for me. But for someone without these issues, I can personally see the benefit of an occasional fast and giving the stomach a rest.

[NWFluffy]

Excellent advice, ShareBear!  I will actually rebel against  myself & go off plan if I feel deprived.  Makes no sense, I know, but that's how I seem to be.  This time around I'm aiming for only 1/2 lb a week of loss in the hope that I won't feel deprived and that if it takes a year to get there the changes will last.  My biggest challenge is that my whole family have the metabolism of a hummingbird.  It's a challenge to get a couple of my kids to eat enough to maintain their skinny, athletic selves.  I, on the other hand, do NOT need calorie dense foods.  Definitely a work in progress 🙂

[Jabrat]

That is a great idea with the calendar!

[SensiblyFit]

We are all biochemically different.  Some may respond well to eating just three meals and day and fasting periodically; however, this could be a real problem for someone that suffers from hypoglycemia (low blood sugar).  Eating small meals more frequently may help certain individuals manage their blood sugar and avoid binging.

Symptoms of hypoglycemia include: waking at night; feeling tired or exhausted; forgetfulness, feeling low or down; inability to concentrate; nervousness or feeling anxious; intense cravings for sweets and easily angered.

Here's a good article on this topic:

http://chriskresser.com/intermittent-fasting-cortisol-and-blood-sugar