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.

[YojanaFitbit]

Nice to see that you're digging into the Fitbit Forums @Sugarsmackdown, let me give you a warm welcome to our community. Sorry about this diagnosis, but I'm glad that your doctor already explained to you what you need to do! 🤗 Now that you have a plan, stick with it and give it time. Since your A1c level reflects your average blood sugar over several months, it might take some time for your A1c to drop. You won’t do everything perfectly, and that’s OK. Just keep moving in the direction you want to go in. And rest assured: Your A1c number will come down, and it’ll be worth it. 💃

😑😜🍛 It’s true that carbohydrates affect your blood sugar more than other nutrients you eat. Chances are that if you overdo starchy carbs on a regular basis, your A1c number will start to creep up. But remember, all carbs aren’t a problem. You want ones that have a lot of fiber and nutrients, more than those that just serve up starch. Experts advise filling about half your plate with vegetables that are low in starch, such as carrots, greens, zucchini, or tomatoes. One-quarter of your plate should be a lean protein like chicken or tofu, and the last quarter should be whole grains like brown rice or quinoa.

Find something you enjoy doing that gets your body moving, elliptical is a great choice to start. You can check this fun challenge and see how it works for you: Old School Zoom June 2021 Step Challenge and Photo. 

[purple_vacuum]

1. Regional Victoria, Australia.
2. Lose 15kg and be in less pain
3. Walking, pilates
4. The idea of being pain free / less pain, wanting to participate in sports like hiking or trail running
5. Icecream (although I am dairy free so eat soy icecream which is considerably 'healthier')

[BWGrace]

Hi.Welcome.Relate to your pain-free goals.Check out the Chronic Health Challenges community group.There are people in a similar situation.

Barb

[ThomasbB]

Hi Lizfitbit, my name is Thomas Buckingham. I live in the Greater Metropolitan Washington DC area of our beautiful country. I love walking (lost 12 lbs. since getting serious in May, 2021. Now, it is a habit…a good habit. 
   I love to swim, dive, walk, of course. I have met new friends at the pool my family attends. I am getting to know my “FitBit Family here in Fairfax County. Virginia.

   It’s getting a bit hot here, especially in our summers. The Gulf Stream guides our weather, so the temp. and humidity can put our “Heat Index at anywhere from 105’ to 120’. So early morning and after 7PM will be those times I will be walking the most.

   It’s nice to meet you, Lizfitbit🤓

Thomas Buckingham7@icloud.com

[AndreaFitbit]

Thanks for getting back to us @purple_vacuum, @BWGrace and welcome @ThomasbB. 

@purple_vacuum, I need to try soy ice cream. I'm dairy free too. Check @BWGrace community group. Those groups are amazing to provide support and advise. 

@ThomasbB, walking is a good habit. Good to see you here. 

Keep on visiting the forums. 

[ScarlyG]

1. Where in the world are you?   Missouri
2. What is your current health/fitness goal?   I would like to lose 50 lbs
3. How do you like to stay fit?          Walking
4. What motivates you?                 I want to be able to fit back into my clothes.
5. Favorite guilty pleasure              Scrolling through Instagram!

[AndreaFitbit]

Welcome aboard @ScarlyG. Fitting back into your old clothes is very rewarding, I hope you can achieve it soon! 

I'd like to invite you to visit our Discussions board where you can share your experiences, meet people and create new topics.

See you around. 

[ThomasbB]

Scarily Fitbit,
I walk anywhere between 30,000 and 35,000 steps each day. So, why doe my next morning’s numbers look like yesterday’s numbers still?
There is a problem that is beginning to affect my motivation for even bothering to keep this up. Please give me your explanation for your reasoning behind this failure on your part to keep from “Bumping up” my totals? My goal of steps is 27,721 steps per day. I reach 33,620, and it doesn’t matter to you all. You keep my numbers lower anyway.
What’s the problem?


Moderator edit: removed personal information. 

[Hugheees]

Nice dear

[AndreaFitbit]

Thanks for getting back to us @ThomasbB and @Hugheees. 

@ThomasbB, is your information resetting at midnight? 

Keep on visiting the forums. 

[Codecutie]

Where in the world are you?

Seattle, Wa

What is your current health/fitness goal?

Hit my goal weight of 115 lbs so my buddy and I can hit the clubs in Vegas.

How do you like to stay fit?

Irun on the treadmill (Nordic iFit) I have a favorite trainer which makes it fun. I like to hike with my NorthFace Vest

What motivates you?

Competition with my favorite buddy

Favorite guilty pleasure

Dr Disrespect

[Codecutie]

Yay Wa! Me too ^.^

[AndreaFitbit]

Welcome to our community @Codecutie. I hope you hit your weight goal soon. 

Keep on visiting the forums.

[TyGoblin]

Where in the world are you?

- Seattle, Washington

What is your current health/fitness goal?

- Lose weight, gain strength

How do you like to stay fit?

- Hit the gym every morning before work

What motivates you?

- Uh myself? Feels good to stay active

Favorite guilty pleasure

- Playing this game on my phone

[AndreaFitbit]

Welcome aboard @TyGoblin. 

Exercise before work gives a lot of energy and you sleep better. 

Which game do you play on your phone?

Keep on visiting the forums. 

[ThomasbB]

Hi again, Codecutie,

I live in the Greater Washington DC Metropolitan area. My goal is to be as healthy as possible, and live at my former weight 150 lbs) which I have reached.
I am a walker. Everyday I usually finish with between 31,000 to 35 to 36,000 steps.

It’s nice to chat with you,
Thomas Buckingham

Sent from my iPhone

[AndreaFitbit]

Thanks for getting back to us @ThomasbB. I moved your support inquiries to the Versa 3 board and replied to your concern there. 

This is a welcome thread and if you have a support question please submit it on its board. 

If you would like to chat with a Fitbit Community member you can use the @ to mention the person and receive their attention. 

Thank you for understanding and keep on visiting the forums. 

[Searae]

Hi

i am in Ohio, My health goals are to lose some weight, and just feel good!!  I like to play pickleball, water arobics, ride bike. what motivates me?..clothes fitting and just feeling good!   my guilty pleasure is BEER

[umakannan53]

Hi

I am from Bangalore,  India. I am  68 years old, male. Have been using fitbit and have been maintaining regular walking with a minimum target of 6000 steps per day.. Hope to increase my walking to 10000 steps a day no sooner the existing Covid pandemic decreases.

[AndreaFitbit]

Welcome to the Fitbit Community  @Searae and @umakannan53. It's nice seeing new faces around. 😀

 @Searae, cheers!

@umakannan53, I hope that they day you mentioned comes really soon. 

Keep on visiting the forums.