Brand New Member Today

[rubygirl]

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

[Gandhi]

Aswire/ Amy

Thats good 

I do one thing i didvide the day into 2 halfs and do 60% in the first half

Set yourself 3500 for the morning half and 2500 for the evening/ night half

[CoriGirl]

Hey, now there's a thought! Actually you wear it on your wrist. Prefer the non dominant hand. I think if you use your dominant hand you'll get inflated readings.
I like the ankle idea though.


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[Kate2787]

I'm new here too - just picked it up the Flex two hours ago! Excited to join the community! 😃 I used to have an ArmBand that tracked my calories, but after all of the rave reviews of this one, I couldn't resist. Plus, it was a ay to get back into the tracking calories routine....getting back on the wagon!

[Rob_W]

Hi All,

I picked up a Fitbit at the weekend and already feel pushed to do more than I did without incentive. Previously had an UP which failed and way too much hassle to send back to US ( from Ireland ) for repair. Comparing the two device I have to say FitBit and the Community sets it apart along with dashboards.

I like some friendly competition/challenge so if anyone wants to add me as a friend that would be great.

Look forward to seeing other community insights,

Rob

[tracyolivia]

Hi everyone!

I'm new today, too. Still getting used to the feel of wearing this all the time. 10,000 steps is a lot more that I imagined! Only hit 3,000 today.   

Looking for friends and motivators - feel free to add me! 

Tracy

[BriScribes]

My wife bought me a fitbit and it arrived today.

I learned about them from a piece that David Sedaris wrote in the New Yorker:

http://www.newyorker.com/reporting/2014/06/30/140630fa_fact_sedaris?currentPage=all

I am a fifth grade teacher, and I am NEVER still, so I am curious to see how many steps I actually log in a day. 

[Danielle53]

You may be surprised! I logged in 250 miles in less than 3 weeks. I work in retail management which means I'm going non-stop! I love this gadget!

[Danielle53]

Hey Tracy! Welcome to the Fitbit world! I love mine. The steps do add up - I'm usually clearing 10,000 steps by 9 am! I have to learn how to add people - I'm rather new to this site!

Dani

[Jabrat]

Fitbit is the greatest thing ever invented and now I get into walking for charities - that's the latest thing too !  Will make you walk to a healthier self and for others !  Good luck !  

[BecanPie]

Hello All! I literally just got this set up. I'm excited but I haven't done anything like this before. I admit I am not the most active person but I am hoping this will change that!

[CoriGirl]

Welcome! I'm about 2 weeks in and have my steps set to 7500. I make it
about 85% of the time. If I get out for my walk in the AM I am good to go
and then some. I only get the accelerated heartbeat reading while I'm in
spinning but I can record the calorie burn.

Be patient, play with it and get on the forums and help menus.

Bon chance!

Cori

[ToolPackinMama]

I'm new too!  My son bought me a FITBIT ONE, to encourage me to shape up.  I have about 100 pounds to lose.  I have a treadmill I can use at home, and I have a dog to walk, and my house has stairs - so it's pretty convenient for me to up my activity level.  What I really have to focus on is managing what I eat and drink.  I'm starting to be very judgemental about my food intake.  It's about dang time.

Good luck with your progress!   Wish me luck  🙂

[terryjung56]

A good morning to you.

Today, is my first log in to this Fitbit program.

And I will try my best to achieve my personnal healthy goal.

If possible, please give me more advices. Best regards.

[Jabrat]

Feel free to add me !!

[Jabrat]

getting ready to get some early bird steps !  At almost 15,000 steps - then housework on a Saturday and grass cutting - looking forward to a big day !  

[Jabrat]

Early birding again !  The rest of the day will be a piece of cake !  Feeling great !

[CarolineT]

Hi all! i got a fitbit years ago but didn't really do much with it as I hadn't much motivation. But I'm now raring to go! Picking up my fitbit on Tuesday and can't wait to get started. Please feel free to add me as a friend as I intend to be on the forums quite a lot and well, I like chatting 🙂

[AnnaC91]

Hi,

I'm new too! My partner brought me one and it arrived today. I think it is great. I can't wait to get going properly. Managed to hit 4000 steps today.

Feel free to add me 😃

[tracyolivia]

Good morning!

I admit I am finding that this thing is pretty motivating! I've still not hit the 10,000 step mark, but did manage 7,000 on one day.  

I jumped on our neglected treadmill yesterday and did about 15 minutes on it...I actually ran for one minute - twice!  I know that sounds silly, but I have over 100 pounds to lose and I don't think I've actually run anywhere in 10 or more years. 

Question to everyone - I wear it on my non-dominant hand, but have the sensitivity set to dominant. How is yours set up?

[jrshell]

New myself ... Just trying to figure all this out...   Hope I'm doing this right.....  Please add me as a friend.  We can do it together......