help menu

Join us on the Community Forums!

  • Community Guidelines

    The Fitbit Community is a gathering place for real people who wish to exchange ideas, solutions, tips, techniques, and insight about the Fitbit products and services they love. By joining our Community, you agree to uphold these guidelines, so please take a moment to look them over.

  • Learn the Basics

    Check out our Frequently Asked Questions page for information on Community features, and tips to make the most of your time here.

  • Join the Community!

    Join an existing conversation, or start a new thread to ask your question. Creating your account is completely free, and takes about a minute.

Not finding your answer on the Community Forums?

Cancel
Turn on suggestions
Auto-suggest helps you quickly narrow down your search results by suggesting possible matches as you type.
Showing results for 
Show  only  | Search instead for 
Did you mean: 

New user - looking for friends! :-)

‎04-24-2015 05:26

‎04-24-2015 05:26

Looking for encouragement and idea's. Will be starting on Monday to go full force and do this right. Walking, cardio and lifestyle change for my diet. Last 4 years I put on 60 pounds. Had neck surgery, menapause and quit smoking plus turning 50 this year - it is now or never!

Best Answer
0 Votes
4 REPLIES 4

‎04-24-2015 05:37

‎04-24-2015 05:37

Looks like you've got the right ideas! Make sure to track all of your food. In the two weeks that I've had my fitbit, I've tracked everything and have lost about 6 lbs (I haven't tracked it yet because I am still in disbelief - I'll wait until Monday to be on the safe side, lol)

 

This has happened because I always exercised but then ate what I wanted. Knowing exactly how much I can eat and ALSO having a workout plan has made a big difference! You've taken the first step by getting back in the business full force and we are proud of you! You can do it!

Fitbit Surge | 3x Marathoner - Marathon Coach starting in August 2015 | Run 3x wk | Elliptical 2x wk | Strength sessions (Progressive Resistance Training) 3x wk - DO WORK!
Best Answer
0 Votes

‎04-24-2015 05:55

In response to Giftie

‎04-24-2015 05:55

Thank you, I am really positive I can make this happen 🙂
Best Answer
0 Votes

‎04-24-2015 07:04

In response to eandersen

‎04-24-2015 07:04

Hi, Like you I have only started using my fitbit flex but so far fingers crossed it is motivating me. I would love to make some new friends to help me stay on track and hopefully I could return the favour. So please feel free to add me 🙂

I have piled on the weight this last few years, I think after hitting 40 things just got harder. 

So far this week ( only started on tues) I have managed the 10,000 steps + some days and been keeping track of the calories in and out.

 

Best Answer
0 Votes

‎04-24-2015 07:25

In response to jowalker

‎04-24-2015 07:25

That is great.  I have been on and off never really having anything click which is really strange since I had lose like 45 pounds before my surgery ect... so I know I can do it. I haven't been using my flex cause I was on vacation and the feet took a beating and swelled. I got a fitbit holder from Etsy for my ankle - like it there much better. So I will be putting it back on tomorrow. It is the keeping track of writing everything down even if you cannot figure out the nutrition still to see every bite that you take written down is an amazing truth. 

If you walk outside and use your phone as a music source you can also run map my walk and that is a gps app that will tell you if your walking up a hill or not.

Good luck and we can do this 🙂

Best Answer
0 Votes