Come say hi & introduce yourself (2019)

[FitbitCommunity]

Welcome to the Fitbit family!

Whether you've just got your Fitbit or have been with us for years, share a little about yourself with the wider Fitbit fam. You might find someone with the same interests or even the same health goals as you. You can say hi any way you like but if you're stuck, kick it off with: 

1. Where in the world are you?
2. What is your current health/fitness goal?
3. How do you like to stay fit?
4. What motivates you?
5. Favorite guilty pleasure

Looking forward to getting to know you all.

[SunsetRunner]

I live in Tokyo, Japan. I would like to lose 5kg by August! I have been on a diet for a while but can't stop eating... I go jogging at weekends and take personal weight training twice a week. I also enjoy boxercise. Being healthy and fit motivate me. I LOVE sweets...😊

[MarreFitbit]

Welcome here @SunsetRunner! I guess I can relate in the part "I have been on a diet for a while but can't stop eating". 🙊 I was trying to be on a diet but I always said "today is my cheat day" and next day would say the same thing. So, I tried Keto last year and it really worked (never felt like I was craving for food because of the diet). I'm ready for the Keto again, gonna start in Feb though. I'm also looking forward to losing 4-5kgs. 

You're gonna make it by August, those 5kg will be gone! 

Sweets are my thing, can't even thing about a one favorite sweet food. 😎 

[Louay.]

Hello MarreFitbit,
A very important message. I have too many friends who are willing to lose weight, but this cannot be achieved due to the constant desire of eating sweets and delicious food, this is everywhere. The results certainly cannot be achieved by will and perseverance, this is a fact, I believe the method that we inevitably follow will help to reach small goals, therefore I always see that we reduce the big goals to a small group of goals that could and are able to be reached through several stages Therefore, we can continue and enjoy for a longer period of time, also should not be in a hurry, follow the progress of weight changes, amount of calories we have and burn in the day, time of activity, quality of effort and quality. I am confident that when you see some results, fatigue will go away and perseverance will rise, five kilos is not a great thing to get rid of, in my view the great thing is how to maintain success after achieving it. I wish you all the best and a healthier life too.

Regards, Louay

[Kathy_Guchi]

I live in Woodbridge a small wine community located 1 1/2 hours from San Francisco, CA and 1 hour from Sacramento our State Capital

I am about a year away from retirement and want to get healthy and stay healthy.

I have a ONE and a couple of smaller Fit Bits (but no charger for the smaller ones) Looking for a new clip for my ONE>  anyone know where to purchase?  Could not find it here on FitBit website.

Walking has become my friend along with my new puppy - CoCo a Chocolate Labradoodle

I hope finding my ONE that was in a drawer and unloved will become my New Best Friend again.  I hope to find chargers for other FitBit trackers as they might be easier to wear on my wrist.

Can anyone give me some ideas?

Thanks again

Kathy_Guchi

[WilliamsCamp2]

Kathy you,re very welcomed into the community .

I think that is a good idea ..would love to help but no ideas dear.

[SunsetRunner]

Thank you @MarreFitbit !! I'm glad to know about this community. 🤗 Reading other comments give me motivation! 💪

[njayzee]

1. Where in the world are you? - I live right outside of Orlando, Florida, about 40 miles from DisneyWorld
2. What is your current health/fitness goal? - Consistently exercise by walking, stretching, and doing yoga.  I am being treated for osteoarthritis and fibromyalgia, as well as hypothyroidism, and I know consistent exercise would be most beneficial for me   
3. How do you like to stay fit? - walking, stretching, yoga
4. What motivates you? - knowing that I can improve my health and quality of life
5. Favorite guilty pleasure - games on my Kindle!

That's me!  I would be glad to have some friends so that we can encourage each other!  

[WendyB]

@Kathy_Guchi  I believe I need to look up Woodbridge. I thought I had been to all the wine places between San Fran and Sacramento

You can find One Holders on Amazon

Not knowing your other models are I also sure you can find on amazon

@njayzee  Welcome! Sounds like you are off to a great start!

Hope to see you around the forums!

[BreezyBrie]

Where in the world are you?    ~Texas
What is your current health/fitness goal?   ~lose 30 pounds, get toned, stand taller!
How do you like to stay fit?   ~3 Miles a day, full body gym every other day.
What motivates you?   ~Beautiful Clothing on my body!!
Favorite guilty pleasure   ~ Chocolate

[DrDBB]

I'm a senior citizen in Georgia, been tracking with Fitbit for some years.  Now, I have to keep logging in anew on the Dashboard!  I'd always been able to go straight to it, having clicked "KEEP ME LOGGED IN."  What's wrong with the system.  Seniors like myself don't like having to remember all these passwords!

     I have been happy with the Charge HR, and the Charge 2 I replaced it with.  I might replace it some day with a version that can be turned off during bumpy rides and such, but I am concerned about future connection problems.

[FastHowie13]

Hello Riafit......I was just in Florida for 17 days,Largo Florida.......My
fitbit stop working when I was there after I uploaded new soft ware..... I
just spent two hrs fighting with fitbit.......my fitbit stopped working on
the 14 of December.......warranty ran out on the 25th......I reported it
today and they said it ran out.......they are going to send me a
refurbished one.......not happy about that......I normally do 35 to 40 th
steps a day.......Keeping in shape is my motivation.......lost 65 lbs

[WendyB]

@BreezyBrie  Sounds like you have a great exercise routine!

@DrDBB  I hear you on the login I do hope it gets fixed soon

@FastHowie13 WTG on those steps!

Welcome to you all! Join in on the other discussions!

[Freebird1965]

Hi My name is Ray and I have been doing keto for about 4 months. I live in Sarasota Florida. My goal is 100 lbs in a year. I have lost 19 lbs so far it seems so slow!!! I received my fit bit for Christmas and have found it easier to track my daily steps and diet. Any Help would be greatly appreciated.

[Glorybell]

Hello everyone! 

1. Where in the world are you? Colorado
2. What is your current health/fitness goal? I want to loose weight, and get stronger. I have osteoarthritis in both hips which causes chronic pain in my legs. I am 52 years old.
3. How do you like to stay fit? I do pool and land exercises. Been going to the pool since Aug. 2019 and just started land exercises last week. 
4. What motivates you? I really want to be pain free and be able to do daily tasks with ease.  (walking, stairs, etc)
5. I would love to hear from others with hip osteoarthritis and how they deal with pain. 

[Reebees]

Here goes nothing. This is the first time actively being involved. I've been scared to join, to put myself out there. I'm hoping by being here in the community, it will help to hold me accountable a little more; with that being said, I'm open to thoughts, suggestion, help a beginner out. 

Where in the world are you: MN

What is your current health/ fitness goal: high cholesterol, pre-diabetic. I want to be healthy on the inside and the rest will fall in place. 50lbs to say bye to.

How do you like to stay fit: I'm still finding the answer. Walking so far

What motivates you: Currently, not much. I talk myself out of a lot

Favorite guilty pleasure: drinking on the weekends. 

[cathm]

Hi @Glorybell 

1. Minnesota

2. Lose weight and get firm up.  I have Rhuemetoid Arthritis.

3. I love to walk and do Barre workouts.

4. Seeing changes on the scale and in the way my clothes fit.

5. I don't have osteoarthritis so I cannot offer specific suggestions.  A few things that have worked for my pain has been CBD Cream, limiting the amount of sugar in my diet, acupuncture and limiting the amount of strain on my joints from exercise.  I hope you get some helpful suggestions from others more specifically geared towards osteoarthritis 😊

[FatherOfTen]

Don't sweat it. We all started out somewhere. I totally understand where you are coming from. I have a 90 minute commute each way, 10 kids, and a job that takes me out of state occasionally. It is really easy to talk myself out of exercise, but I know that the Fitbit challenges will keep me honest and driving forward. I also get a good bit of satisfaction watching my wife and children walking around the living room while watching MacGuyver or a family Animated show. We are in Georgia and the whole family enjoys the step, active minute, and trail challenges. It would be good to have you on the team! Good luck

[FastHowie13]

I will start putting in steps when or if I get my new fitbit sent to me !

[WendyB]

@Freebird1965   19# is great Just keep at it. It will come off

@Reebees  There are some groups in the fitbit app that you might want to look into. Also join in on any of the discussions on this forum

@FastHowie13   hope you get your Fitbit soon!

[Freebird1965]

Ty Wendy!