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]

Hi everyone!  Here’s mine. 

1. Where in the world are you?  Michigan. Here, we are never bored with the weather. The saying is - If you don’t like the weather, wait a minute. It will change.
2. What is your current health/fitness goal? Lose weight. Keep moving.
3. How do you like to stay fit? Walking, using my recumbent elliptical cross fit machine. 
4. What motivates you?  Working hard to stay a step ahead of diabetes. I’m pre. 
5. Favorite guilty pleasure?  A splash of Irish Whiskey in my tea ☕️ 

[SunsetRunner]

Hi @roomykhan and welcome! What prompted you to check out this forum?

[coachzavala]

Where in the world are you? Orange County, California

What is your current Health/Fitness goal? Stay fit, tone up.

How do you like to stay fit? Walking/Running/Strength Training

What motivates you? Staying Fit and active

Favorite Guilty pleasure? ALL DESSERTS

[CheshireCarter]

1. Where in the world are you? England
2. What is your current health/fitness goal? Lose Weight - Ideally down to 10 stone
3. How do you like to stay fit? I have started running and would like to do a half marathon in 2020
4. What motivates you? Wanting to lose weight
5. Favorite guilty pleasure CAKE!

[FatherOfTen]

 I am the father of 2 girls and 8 boys and we live in Central Georgia. My fitness goal is to loose a couple of pounds, improve my health and keep up with our younger kids. We (Most of the family) keep fit by challenging each other with Fitbit competitions.  The wife usually beats me (us) but I give her a good run for the money.  We are pretty competitive so the challenges help motivate us. I am very fond of spicy foods and all the fine peppers used to get them that way. My current 7 day average is 20k and my daily goal is 17k. I am always looking for challengers that can motivate me to increase my steps.

[SunsetRunner]

Hello @FatherOfTen and welcome to the forums!  Wow! That is quite a family! So nice to hear that you are challenging each other with the Fitbits. See you around!

[FatherOfTen]

Thank you @SunsetRunner. It makes for some interesting evenings. Imagine 5 or 6 people pacing back and forth in the family room while watching a family show or movie. Ages from the youngest girl (11) to the wife and me. We are definitely putting some wear on the carpet. 🙂  

[WendyB]

@LostEchoes: Welcome! You have a great variety of activity!

@BTKuddle: Welcome! I'm sure you will get the weight off. Keep us posted!

@coachzavala:  Welcome! Desserts are yummy!

@CheshireCarter: I'm sure you will do that Marathon!

@FatherOfTen: Its great the family joins in!

[FatherOfTen]

Thank you all. I appreciate the comments

[coachzavala]

@WendyB YES they are..   Unfortunately I am also diabetic. LOL

[bambiiskel]

1. Where in the world are you? Washington, USA
2. What is your current health/fitness goal? I am cutting back on my sugar intake. I just signed up at a local gym and I'm wanting to lose 10 lbs.
3. How do you like to stay fit? I like to go hiking, I also work in a pretty strenuous job and am on my feet most of the day. I also want to get a habit of going to the gym too to work on strength.
4. What motivates you? My boyfriend and my family for sure. I need to be healthy for myself and them. I literally went to school for nutrition and physical therapy and have not put any of that knowledge to my own life.
5. Favorite guilty pleasure: Right now after work I've been coming home and playing some video games. I'm currently playing My Time in Portia and I swear that game is addicting.

[Schweisl]

I am new to your "community", but not to FITBIT.  I am very frustrated with my recent Versa purchase.  It is one of many in a long line; I started in 2015 and find they last only a bit over a year.  Every time I purchase one, I debate if I should buy an  Apple Watch. Well, this time I really SHOULD HAVE.  My watch will not synch with My Fitness Pal and continually fails to track active minutes.  I am tired of conversing with Fitbit via Twitter.  Do I have a chance to return this watch purchased with Amazon (with an extended warranty) in June of this year?? I would appreciate hearing others' complaints and issues.  Also, any feedback re Apple Watch...

Thanks,

ScxhweisL

[WendyB]

Welcome @bambiiskel  Its great to have you here!

[Gertygirl26]

Hi 

[WendyB]

Welcome @Gertygirl26 !

[almontyrat]

1. Where in the world are you? Tasmania, Australia the beautiful island state.
2. What is your current health/fitness goal? Maintain health in my 50's, loose some weight, get fit for the ski season.
3. How do you like to stay fit? Ballet, pilates, tap dancing, bush walking, Telemark and XC skiing whenever there is enough snow.
4. What motivates you?  My .desire to be able to ski into my old age
5. Favorite guilty pleasure? I m fairly good at not indulging but a small amount of dark choccy occasionally.....

[FatherOfTen]

Welcome to the club.I totally understand the maintaining health part. I am constantly working on that myself. Fitbit has been a big part of maintaining my level of activity, keeping my type II diabetes in check and keeping up with our children (especially the twins). We love the challenges! 

[Odyssey13]

Hi @MNLV  I merged your post to your original thread. This is a more social thread for introductions and I'd hate for your question to be lost in the posts. 

[MNLV]

Got it!

Sent from my iPhone

[WendyB]

Welcome @almontyrat !

I have always wanted to go to Tasmania, Australia. Been To Australia but not there. Hopefully one day I will make it!