Ok late 40's,need to lose weight and get fitter!

[Jules831b]

Hi I'm Julie and 48 years old, Im 241lbs and have had 20 knee surgeries and have lots of wide spread pain and other problems.... In a nut shell need to loose some weight and get fitter than I am now and not catagory A fit! lol.

I'm doing the Atkins diet to shift some weight quickly then will go on a more healthier eating plan to keep the weight off for good!

Anyone wish to join me so we can help each other out and support each other, as its much better if you have buddies in a similar place to help you reach your goals, please join me. 

Thanks for reading. x

[judeveg]

Hi I'm 45 and similar weight I'm using my fitness pal and walking 5000 steps a day

[Jules831b]

Hi Judeveg, are you following a diet too or healthy eating plan? Wow 5,000 steps a day, do you work which accounts for a lot of those, I can't work and not too mobile, but just invested a low impact 2 in 1 exercise bike/cross trainer, so hoping that will notch me up a few steps.

Starting my fitbit later, just waiting for it to charge x

[judeveg]

I just use my fitness pal to stick to a calorie amount daily I don't work and am sedentary so most of my steps come from a daily walk.

[Jules831b]

Wow thats really good, I'm like you don't work and sedentary, I don't think my fitbit is charging properly. x

[JPatsy]

Hey Julie! I am Jen - I have recently had a lot of back issues but am new to fitbit as well. I am doing Shakeology with my fitbit use and loving it. I am interested to hear how you're doing with your goals and weight loss.

[Jules831b]

Hi Jen, never heard of shakeology, what is it? I have arthritis in my lower back and neck also had both knees replaced. I don't know why but my fit bit isn't charging? I'll have a look at it again today, I will be so disappointed if I won't be able ton use it. X