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looking for friends - 50s and female and getting fabulous!

Hi!  I'm looking for some friends for motivation and support.  I'm 51, female, and working on losing 30 lbs.  My A1c is pre-diabetic so I'm shedding some weight to try and get it under control. 

 

Anyone?

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@lorrpb wrote:

 

"Stride length affects the total distance FB estimates you walked, but it does NOT affect the number of steps. Changing stride will change the distance but not the steps. The math is:

 STEPS x STRIDE = DISTANCE"


Thanks, lorrpb!

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I'm not in the group but I get the messages in email. So I can't see where I would be on the steps chart or anything like that.

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Oh I quess I'm not in either, I don't see anyones charts, just these messages. 

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I am in the same spot. 53 with an auc of 5.9. It is very hard to loose weight. I have only used Fitbit for exercise steps. When I don t get my goal f 10,000 steps for the day I walk around the house at night, thinking of using the food tracker. Has anyone used it?
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I just got my fitbit zip and I was wondering how you get 10,000 steps. I read it doesn't do good on a treadmill.

 

Lori

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Hi,  

 

Just got my fitbit zip and would love to have friends.  Now how do we do that?

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I walk a lot in my house putting things away and I walk around my block.

Debbie
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You send a friend request, kind of like Facebook

 

Moderator Edit: removed signature.

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I started marching when I brush my teeth or when watering the garden. The main goal for health is to keep moving. I once saw a Facebook post with a girl marching in her kitchen in between cooking and making a meal. People, me included lead such busy lifes we need to fit exercise whenever we could.
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I had the zip for 6 months before I upgraded to the One and had no problem getting it to court my steps while on my treadmill. It should work just fine. I had more trouble in small areas like when I was emptying the dishwasher.. I also do things like jog in place while doing laundry or brushing my teeth.. It all adds up 😁 good luck and I am sending you a friend request...
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Pre-Fitbit, I used to try to be as efficient as possible, not making more trips than necessary to get something done.  Post-Fitbit, I do the opposite. Instead of carrying five items from, say, the bedroom to the laundry room, I now make five trips carrying only one item each time. I also no longer look for the closest parking space when I go shopping. And if I've popped something in the microwave to heat up, I won't just stand there waiting for it, I go walking through the house for those few minutes. Instead of taking the garbage and recycling out at the same time, I make two trips. Little things like that and the steps add up quickly.

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I do the same 😊 even when doing laundry, I hang the clothes out to dry but instead of bringing the basket out to the line I carry the clothes out one piece at a time.. Takes a bit longer but gives me the extra exercise 😁
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Ressie, I would love to be a workout buddie. I am retired at 56 from teaching and I volunteer at Alzheimer's Association. I had the honor of being able to take an 8 week leave from teaching before my mom in her later stages of dementia when you went from assisted living to 24 hour care. I was at her side 5 hours a day to acclimate her to the place and help her make friends, provide companionship, and just be there to be sure you got the best care possible. She is gone now as of a year ago at 85. I commend you for taking care of you grandmother. It is a big committment and caregivers need breaks too. Keep up the walking, running, whatever you do to get your steps in. It helps with the stress. 

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Sorry, I think that message was sent twice 😃

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I know your post is almost a year old, but congrats on the weightloss from when you posted in September 2014. I too have trouble maintaining weight I have lost pretty much my entire life, but I hope to stop that now that I have retired and am trying to get some balance in my life between voluteering, walking dogs for a living, and paying attention to me (what a concept after 29 years of teaching college English). I am 56. Would love another weight loss/walking challenge buddy 😃

 

Deb

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Hi, I'm new to fitbit and started a group.  I would love for you can join https://www.fitbit.com/group/22GFH7

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I am days away of being 50 and I want to start off on the right track. I have been with Fitbit for several months and I am in relatively good shape. I plan to keep that way. I love the way this small tool motivates me to move everyday! My goal is 10,000 steps or better each day. I am ready to dive into this new decade and make it one of the best ever!

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I average 10,000 steps on most days by just jogging in place, dancing to music around the house, walking the dog or taking a walk outside or on a track. The options are limited. You will surprise yourself as you work from one goal to the next. If you are not use to walking then you could make a smaller goal of 5,000 steps. sometimes I find myself so close to my goal that I will jog in place until I see the number I want. Enjoy the journey.

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I started the walking but now my knees are bothering me. I was thinking of
doing so cycling so maybe that would help to. Anyone else thinking of
doing some cycling?
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