Starting over

[march97]

I am starting over.  Today is a new day.

[Sassygrl7]

I hope i'm doing this right, i'm new to the site but i got my fitbit for christmas and i started then, since then i have lost 10 pounds gained some then lost it again...... I have 160 pounds to lose and really would like friends and support.  With all this weight it is killing my knees and had to have surgery almost a year ago and really need this gone.... i welcome any and all invites... lets help each other.

[Lammy123]

I would love to add you as a friend but I have not figured out how to do
that yet, so please add me. Even getting messages... I have to go through
my e mail. Is that what you are doing? I know what you mean about the
weight. I have 60 pounds to lose and I keep going up and down. I know we
can do this! Please add me.

Lammy123

[Tiny10]

Hello i am started last week and also looking for support and work ou buddies down to help you 🙂

[BritMGR]

You can so do this!  And the Charge will really help.  I've got a Fitbit Flex and a Garmin Vivosmart and they've been instrumental in my journey.  Feel free to add me here and/or on MyFitnessPal if you're using it (also VERY helpful!).

[TimH54]

Hi everyone,

Renewing my commitment by making this post.  I've had my Fitbit One for about 1.5 years.  At first I lost an amazing 55 lbs. but then did a lot of back sliding and gained 45 back.  So to achienve my goal of getting down to my ideal weight, I need to lose 72 lbs.  I hope to check in weekly to keep you informed of my progess.

Wish me luck.

[shannonkerie]

WE ALL NEED SOME MOTIVATIONS ... ADD ME AND WE WILL MOTIVATE EACH OTHER TOGETHER ... ONE FITBIT STEP AT A TIME

[proalee]

80 lbs - easily done check it out

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we are the largest texas fitbit group and official to run the slimdown challenge every month.  check us out even though you are not from texas, as long as your heart is with the biggest state, you are welcome!

we hope to see you all join us and start a fit fam together!

p.s. MARCH - SPRING FORWARD INTO FITNESS challenge is about to begin next week so come on in and sign up fast.  Sign up instruction is provided inside the forum.

[anrento]

Think in terms of smaller goal and it will not seem that great. Start with loosing 7% of your weight and when you reach that goal do another 7%. Time goes by fast. I have been very successful so far limiting fats to 40 grams a day. Keep your goals reachable. It took me 16 weeks to loose 14 lbs.

[Elphie]

I still have 84 lbs to lose. Feel free to add me.

[D3xm]

awesome start! the hardest part is starting and knowing you want change

[kamiller]

I have 64 lbs. to lose and I started at 204. But I didn't get my fitbit until I set my goal at 195, but I have lost 20 lbs. so I am very happy. you can do it for sure with 50 lbs. to lose.

[kamiller]

It has to be a LIFESTYLE CHANGE.

[Aubsy07]

Hey I am in the same weightloss goal 80 lbs its always nice to find people who are on the same type of joruney as i am for added motivation. feel free to add me 🙂

[anrento]

Lammy123 ___Click on the person's name (in color) then click on profile then friend..

[BurdsNest]

My problem spot like most women is my stomach.  Worked really hard to get to where I am today, but can't seem to get my abs in shape after 2 children, so I started running on the treadmill @ the gym before my classes.  I'm beginning to see a difference.  Running they say takes care of everything!  So that's a good place to start.  I walk 0.25, then 0.75, then walk, then run at a higher speed.  Building up!  Start out slow and steady, then build up.  Walking is great, running creates cardio which will burn calories and fat.

Good luck and keep up the good work!

[anrento]

No running for me too many pains, pinched nerves. Good for you that you can do it while you are young. I am the turtle on the side of the road. Slow and steady for me.

[BurdsNest]

Hey Anrento,

Good for you anyway.  Marathon, not a sprint!

[BurdsNest]

All I can say is Wow! congratulations on all your successes!.  I already follow alot of what you have adopted.  I don't drink, stay away from bread, pasta, rice, butter, jelly, and a few others.  I like a donut or cookie from time to time, and popcorn (94% fat free) is my biggest downfall.  I'm a gym rat, so movement has never been my problem.  To get to 135, I had approximately 30 pounds to lose and I thought that was plenty.  I think that it's all pretty simple.  There really are some very basic guidelines and you have mentioned so many in your narrative. I will follow a few more of your suggestions to keep my 40pds off in maintenance.  Still trying to lose 5 more.

Thanks again for your great advice and see you around the forum.

[Alisha68]

I have just started doing low carb again.. I find that I like it much better than all the low fat, fat free type of diet. The problem is, my personal trainer at the gym is not on board. It is so hard to get so many opinions about how to lose weight. I have been overweight my whole life, and have tried so many different diets. I won the personal trainer for 3 months and a year gym membership. I love working out now. I just got the fitbit Charge hr. I would love to stay in touch. and hear more from you about the low carb. 

[BurdsNest]

Try not to think "diet".  Think "life change", "way of life"  Eating healthy and staying fit will surely do the trick.  Basic formula and everything in moderation.  I knew last night I shouldn't eat that Entemanns Apple Pie @ 380 calories vs a Weight Watchers small bag of Ginger Snaps. 🙂   Healthy and smart choices.

I know, I know, I read alot on our forum of people doing "low carb" meals.  Amazing!  I don't know how they do it because EVERYTHING we eat has carbs in it.   Even a simple thing as a banana.  

But find what's comfortable for you and works. Once you see stagnation, change up,m but keep the basics.  Change is good and slow and steady ALWAYS wins the race!

Good Luck!!