Brand New Member Today

[rubygirl]

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

[SunsetRunner]

If it is cold and wintery where you are, be careful about walking on snow and ice.  If it is bad here (Ontario, Canada) we walk at the arena.  Try and see if there is somewhere like that you can walk.  Always better to be safe and not injured.

[damomb01]

I'm a newbie to FitBit, and reacclimating myself to being active again after baby number 4 - I'm SO excited to get back into the fitness groove!  A wonderful co-worker introduced me to her One, and after telling my husband how excited I was about this device, I got it for Christmas!  Winter in Wisconsin is tough though, and I don't have the finances (or the time with three little ones still at home and a FT nursing job) to go to the gym (and really dislike the sub-zero temps).  Looking forward to connecting with people here!!!  Happy New Year everyone!

[marande11]

Hi Rubygirl et all,

I am new today too.  I think I've got all set up right, and sync'd my Flex Christmas gift to MacBook and iPhone 4S, but after initial setup, can't you change actual value of goals - e.g. 10,000 steps per day?  I can't find how to change those from default.  Any help appreciated, and Happy New Year!

[damomb01]

I think you can change them on your Dashboard.  Click on the "gear" in the individual tile that you want to adjust, and enter new values.

[marande11]

I see that now, thanks!  I didn't notice it before...  I did find out how to do it in the iPhone app though - that app is almost more intuititive.

thanks and Happy New Year!

[carole1grsn]

newbie here so I hope this works for me and all who are here for some reason or another, oh and Happy New Year.

[pamga]

I'm a newbie too!  Hoping to get moving again!  Good luck to everyone here!

[robert01]

Hello Ruby, I am also a newbie. Love it so far..... looking forward to learning more.

[Jean_Pro]

Yes you can sync myfitnesspal, I did it from the mobile app...

[laualy]

Hi Rubygirl,

I am new also, and reieved the Force as a Christmas gift.  I hope this motivates me and that these forums help too.  Good luck!

laualy

[techguy40]

Hi 

I am new.   I have the Fitbit Flex.   

[lifesbusy]

I got mine for Christmass as well.  Love it.  Sinks with MyFintnessPal and endomondo (when I can get outside again to walk).  I love it.  Just what I needed to get back on track again.  I have two daughters and two weddings to look great for.  Now to get motivated to get moving in all directions. 

[EssenceMonique]

I also got my fitbit for Christmas!! Please add me as Im looking to make new friends and keep focused on my weight loss journey...

[Jodys]

I am new too and haven't really exercised in years...my goal is 57 lbs( need to loose about 80 but starting with 57)....how do u motivate yourself to get started when u know u need to but really don't want to exercise??

[sandijames]

I also got my Flex for Xmas... Love it...and the forums are a great place to chat with people trying to achieve health goals and who can help us all on our paths.. And we can help them in return.....
This community is great 🙂

[katekatewilde]

My boyfriend and I just got our fitbit One's today, and are loving it!  So neat to be able to track everything in one place and see the results in visuals.  Also to be able to challenge and compete with others!
Looking forward to the support and learning from the forums, and hopefully meeting my health goals.
All the best. 🙂

[Audra52]

Also new! I already use the ActiveLink from weight watchers and am hoping to make the switch!

[SunsetRunner]

@Jodys, you start out by walking ... one day at a time ... one step at a time. If the weather is bad, go to the mall. Walking is fun. Watch the people. Listen to some music on your smart phone or on an MPS device. 55 lbs ago, my doctor started me on a goal of 20 minutes/day, three days a week. I found walking so enjoyable, I upped the time and days without her even having to mention it. I was thrilled to participate in my first 5k last November, just walking it, but that was ok.

Walk for the fun of it. Everything else will follow.

[Westy]

We shall find out as this is my first day on as well.

Good luck out there!

[KS_Girl]

I just now got going with my new FitBit also. Looking forward to using it!