New to fitbit and need some friends and gentle encouragement !

[Yellowcow]

I am 43, had a fitbit for Christmas and have linked it to MyFitnessPal and although I am not really going to be starting on my weight loss campaign till 2nd January I would like to get into it before that.  I have recently had an operation on my foot and so am in an aircast boot and not managing many steps at the moment (about 2500 a day) but I am hoping this will increase as soon as I go back to the surgeon in early Jan.  So, if anyone wants to join me, let me know and then I'll try and figure out how to add friends !

Niki

[hailsmarty]

I'll add you 🙂

I just got my fitbit yesterday. I recently stopped running due to a knee injury flaring up so am using my fitbit to keep active with walking. Any newcomers to the thread feel free to add me!!

[Bellarox]

I am new to Fitbit and would love seeing me friends but have to work out here a to add friends lol

[Marlinda]

Hello Niki,

I just got my fitbit for Christmas. I too am excited about starting a new health and excerise plan. I am easily motivated in the beginning, but I start to slack off after a couple of weeks. I was in a "Biggest Looser" program at work and was motivated by co-workers everyday. The competition was great and kept me going. I had great success and my only exercise was walking. I always completed 5 miles and ate on my own plan similar to atkins. I also would ride my bike on weekends. I guess you will be following a low impact exercise schedule? Riding a bike would be great for that. I too am looking for friends and If I can figure out how to add you I will. We can do this!

Marlinda

[yldthng · Accepted solution]

Ladies, if you click on a user's name, that will take you to their community profile. On their community profile, at the top beside their picture, will be a link to take you to their FitBit profile. From there, you can add them as a friend. Hope this helps!!

Welcome!!

[letitgo26]

Hi, I am 46 and received my fitbit and what a great way to stay motiviated.  Family problems and changes last year caused me to gain weight.  Sitting and watching tv.  Now check to see if my goal is almost met before relaxing. 

[Intheprocess]

I am fairly new to the forums, I have had the Fitbit Flex abit over 2 months, and have absoluelty new friends on here. lol Sometimes I think its better because I am not really competitive and also do not want to feel lazy on those off days lol. I am trying to visit the forums a bit more often. If you do not mind ill add you.

As far as your foot, I hope whatever was wrong and fixed! GOOD LUCK and speedy recovery!!!!

[AutumnMary]

Hi marty,

Congrats on your new fitbit. May you use it to keep you motivated and active. I hope that you will recover fast from your knee injury. Start slowly but sure. Goodluck and I am cheering you on!

AutumnMary

[LeneTM]

I would love to add friends.  I am motivated but a little positive peer pressure would be awesome!  I am having a hard time getting out walking in the cold weather!

[AutumnMary]

Hi Lene,

I also have a hard time getting out walking in the cold. But you can also move around the house. Doing chores, going up and down the stairs, playing with the kids or pets, vaccuming etc. If you want to focus more on the steps.. I can suggest that you visit the mall and just walk around, or walk at WEM from Phase 1-4 or any mall nearest you. Do not use the elevators or escalators, use stairs instead.  Monitor the temperature and weather for the week. In times that the forecast will be okay, then it would be lovely to walk outside and have some fresh air. I hope this helps!

Autumn Mary

[Intheprocess]

I hear ya with the weather. However I prefer cold weather. Luckily I have a
treadmill so it helps.
My motivation tends to come and go =( I got at least 30lbs to lose. I have
ad fitbit for about 2.5 months and added my first Fitbit friend 2 days
ago!!! Good luck! !!!

[spuryear80]

I am 35 and would love to add friends, anyone welcome to add me 🙂

[Maiken]

Hi Lene. From your name, and cold weather, am I right to assume your`re a scandinavian? 🙂

[vik302001]

new to fitbit. would love to hear from others!! i need to lose weight and increase my activity, so any help along the way encoragged.

vicky xx

[MDS61]

I am 53 and need to lose 30-35 lbs.  Just got my fitbit for Christmas and have been using it.  Not crazy about the food log.  How did you link it to my fitness pal?  I would love to do that!

[Yellowcow]

I've added you as a friend MDS61 and will see if I can remember and let you know x

[tealily]

Congrats on starting your fitbit journey! 🙂

Just wanted to pop in quickly to lend some encouragement. As many people say, the bulk of weight loss actually happens in the kitchen (nutrition) so I wouldn't stress at all about being stuck in a foot cast ❤️ Good luck!

* disclaimer: exercise is still very much encouraged as part of the weight loss process to increase fat free mass, bone density and cardiovascular health etc.

[Batgirl80]

Hey, good luck with the foot and the weightloss! I too am looking for new friends, being it a new year thought I would shake it up with some new friends, bit of a stickler for sticking to what and who I know.
Looking forward to making lots of changes, new friends and some new motivation.

Good Luck everyone! ♥

[Yellowcow]

Thanks everyone, raring to go now just have to wait for my foot to improve a bit!!

[Mustard]

Hi Im new to fitbit too you can add me if you like Thanks