Brand New Member Today

[rubygirl]

Hi! I'm new to this program today. Are these forums helpful?

[iowa-walker]

Hello Fitbit Community - I'm new to the fitbit (got it for a Christmas present) but not to working out.  I would say I'm a novice and need something to get me motivated.  I'm currently in weight watchers but I'm struggling with it.  But this has got me moving because I can to see the dashboard change. 

I just past the 50th birthday and have a teen son. Married and live in a rural small town.  Hope to get to back on track and stay going too.

[MTnester]

Looks like it was a fitbit Christmas for a lot of us!  2014 is MY YEAR to get back to healthy.

[MTnester]

We have a lot in common.  I'm 47 with a teenager and a 21 year old.  Also in weight watchers although I haven't been following it properly for some time.  I'm hoping that if I start doing what's best for me with both WW and my new Fitbit......I can get back to my goal weight.

[pixieanna]

Um what wizard? I couldnt find any wizard.. Also you have to get to the software instructions to see how long to charge the battery, so I dont know how long to charge it I think I had it charging for at least 4 hours before getting home with my gift to download the software.

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@mytibt wrote:

Did you get through the wizard?  Don't think it will sync if the unit is not charged 60%.  Got mine over the holiday as well and just finished syncing successfully.

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[iowa-walker]

Yes MTnester - i totally agree with on that!  That is what I want to do too for 2014

[Karen143]

You can do it! No really you can!!!

[judy44]

I am also new - same as everyone received it for Christmas - hoping it keeps me motivated. Judy

[lorelie]

Hi Jean Pro. I just got the FitBit Flex for Christmas & am using MyFitnessPal also. How do you like it so far?

[pixieanna]

Does it only pair up or sync with laptop if you pay the annual fee of $50.00?????? Please help

[lorelie]

Hi. It looks like I'm not the only one who got a FitBit for Christmas this year. I got the FitBit Flex & am loving it so far. I have it synced up with MyFitnessPal. I am trying to lose 10-15 lbs & I'm hoping this gives me the motivation to really start moving so I can do that. I'm not sure why it says that I'm a jogger under my name cuz I'm really not. I'm a walker. LOL  If anyone wants to add me as a friend so we can motivate each other please do. I need all the motivation I can get.

[rubygirl]

Me too! Good luck!

[Jean_Pro]

Hubby got me the force. I'm loving it, it syncs nicely with my fitness pal and as I suspected gives me much more accurate calorie count. I had lost quite a bit with myfitnesspal alone but I had a bike accident and gained it all back. I love that I can put recipes into myfitnesspal and that it's free. I'm loving my fitbit...gives me something to work towards .... Nice to meet ya!

[judy44]

So far enjoying it - hoping the novelty doesn't wear off - hope you are enjoying it

Judy

[SunsetRunner]

Here are the instructions to link your Fitbit to MyFitnessPal:
https://help.fitbit.com/customer/portal/articles/1179771

[SunsetRunner]

Your FitBit will sync to your laptop at no charge. There is only a fee if you want to sign up for the Premium service. It is $49.99/year. Here is more info:
http://www.fitbit.com/premium/about

[pixieanna]

Does your Dashboard show how many steps you've done all day??? Anyone? Can't get my fitbit flex connected, Looks like I am going to try to return it and hopefully get a refund... This just sucks!

[iowa-walker]

Pixieanna - What I did was go to the Fitbit site; download the app for you band (force, flex whatever). That will sync when you bring up the app on your pc when you click on teh "Sync now" button.  Then I go to the fitbit website and sign in.  You will see you dashboard and it will show you your progress through day as you sync the fitbit software with the computer.  If you need more help, don't forgot to use the Fitbit manual.  You will find it on the website towards the bottom of the webpage.

HTH

Kim

[LittlePunky]

Hello everyone!  I'm new too!  Hubby got me the FitBit for our anniversary (Dec 22nd).  No, not totally romantic but I am over the moon about it.  I've been wanting one for ages! 

[Meme4]

Hi Rubygirl,

Looks like there's a lot of us who received the Fitbit for Christmas.  I'm just getting going with mine...Hopefully we can all help each other out!

Good luck & Happy fitness to all of us in the New Year!!

[SunsetRunner]

Hi everyone, I am new to fitbit as well.  My husband bought me the flex for Christmas and I just joined the challenge on Every Move.  If anyone else joins we should become friends on there you get reward points for every friend that joins.