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.

[lynnedavies1156]

Thanks for your email AndreaFitbit, I am pleased to now be a member of the
Fitbit community, it is a real pleasure, I am doing really well, and have
started as I mean to go on, so thanks again, take care and watch out for me
ha ha😆😆. Lynnedavies

[SportsIsLife]

1. Where in the world are you?
   Chicago, USA
2. What is your current health/fitness goal?
   To lower my resting HR and increase my core strength
3. How do you like to stay fit?
   Playing sports and running
4. What motivates you?
   Being able to play everyday
5. Favorite guilty pleasure
   Junk food

[AndreaFitbit]

Thanks for getting back to us @lynnedavies1156. It's a pleasure to have you as a member of our community. You take care too and yes, I'll watch out for you. 😀

Welcome, welcome @SportsIsLife. It's nice seeing new faces around. Which sports do you like playing? 

Keep on visiting the forums. 

[SportsIsLife]

I love football, badminton, Ping-Pong or Table tennis (as we call it), Cricket etc

[AndreaFitbit]

Thanks for getting back to us @SportsIsLife.

That´s awesome! I hope you´re able to practice them at these pandemic times. 

See you around. 

[lynnedavies1156]

Hi, Andrea, I really enjoy my excercise, it is also good for my mental
health, apart from keeping me fit as well, been to Bums& Tums tonight at
our gym, only the 3rd time I have done it, really enjoyed it, catch up soon
.

[AndreaFitbit]

Hi @lynnedavies1156! That's great. 

You're right, exercise is good for mental health. It keeps us focused and happy. 

I'm glad that you enjoyed your routine. 😀

[JackieM65]

Hello!  My name is Jackie and I live in Lebanon, Indiana.  I need to lose about 50 pounds or more, but I have had a hard time getting into walking again.  I had started walking, but ended up with Covid back in February, and ever since recovering from that I haven't been able to get back to walking.  I have high blood pressure, high cholesterol, so I really need to start doing something.  Does anyone have some inspiring words to help push me out the door to start walking?  My doctor wants me to do weight watchers, but I don't live in an area where there are meetings, and I've been trying to do it online, but thet's not working out.  I do like close to a YMCA, but it's so darned expensive, although I haven't checked to see if they have discounts for seniors.  My health insurance doesn't cover it, so I can't depend on them.  As for my favorite guilty pleasure, I can name a few, pizza, chocolate, and cherry pie!!  Any suggestions you can give me to get me motivated again would be helpful.

Jackie in Indiana

[BWGrace]

Hi Jackie.So sorry to hear you were ill.Check out the YMCA again.I used to work at one.Ask to speak or email directly with the person who gives "sponsorships" or reduced fees.Yes,there is a special rate for seniors.Also,i believe if you volunteer for 2 hrs/week then you get to use that specific Y for free (but still must pay for classes). If the Y stands up to its mission statement then let them work with you to find a way you can afford it.They have Heartwise programs and are very community oriented. I also have heart issues and will send you a friend request.One step at a time.Barb W

[LokeAa]

Hi @JackieM65 !

First, you have come a long way already. You are almost out the door. Which Fitbit device do you have? I am not a fan of counting calories if we can avoid it. Weight watchers? As you say expensive. Find healthy recipes online. You pay for being weighed in front of others so they can applaud you. I promise our digital applause will be way more fun.

It is getting late actually, 1 a.m.

• Which Fitbit device?
• Do you find it hard or easy to eat healthily?
• You love your vegetables, right? 😉
• How often do you tiptoe over to your guilty pleasures?

You are not going to starve, we are not taking away your guilty pleasures, 

You know what Jackie? You will soon be slimmer and healthier.

[AndreaFitbit]

Welcome back @JackieM65! Thanks for taking the decision of starting your recovery and try losing weight. 

As @LokeAa and @BWGrace mentioned, you´re almost out the door and take one step at the time. Follow our friend´s advise and don´t give up. You can find some friends here that can help you in your journey and cheer you up.

See you around.  

[Hugheees]

Good day house of fitbit, I'm from illinois City .

I'm here to get fit with friends.

To meet friends all over the world.

Happiness is the key to life.

[AndreaFitbit]

Welcome welcome @Hugheees. 

You'll find friends from all over the world here. 😀

Happiness is the key to life indeed.

See you later! 

[JackieM65]

Thank you so much for the encouragement! Of course today we have rain, so that makes it difficult get out and walk. I am not a runner, I have neuropathy in both feet so I have to be careful when I walk because I can lose my balance easily. I really appreciate your encouragement!


Jackie

Sent from my iPhone

[lynnedavies1156]

Hi, nice to hear from you, thank you for welcoming me into the Fitbit team,
I am so happy to be here and doing well, I am enjoying it so far, and
enjoying working harder at my excercise too, hope you are doing well,
Hugheee( Recovery Runner) will catch up soon.
Lynne1156

[AndreaFitbit]

Thanks for getting back to us @JackieM65 and @lynnedavies1156.

Sometimes sun comes out after rain, you could get a walk and a rainbow @JackieM65. Always be careful.

@lynnedavies1156, I´m glad that you're enjoying working harder at your exercise. 

We'll catch up soon indeed. 

Have an amazing day! 😀

[LokeAa]

@JackieM65 , who says you have to run to get a pulse from walking? Are you familiar with Nordic walking? Nordic walking involves regular walking, but with the use of long poles like ski poles. An excellent form of exercise, Nordic walking is designed to work out your upper extremities and core muscles to a higher degree by using poles alongside normal walking sequences. Sounds good, right? And there is more to Nordic walking. It will help you to keep your balance.  When you feel safe and confident you won't fall, you can increase your walking speed. After 6-8 weeks you can shorten the sticks and start walking in more steep terrain. with an increase in heart rate, and without fear of falling. 

[lynnedavies1156]

Hello LokAa( Tempo Runner) no I haven't heard of Nordic walking, I would
love to try it but there is nowhere round where I live that I would feel
comfortable with walking with Sticks, it is something I would think about
but sadly my partner doesn't like walking! And he wouldn't let me go on my
own, as I suffer from mental health problems and suchlike, but thanks
anyhow . Lynne1165

[lynnedavies1156]

Thanks for your email @JackieM65, so kind of you, hope you have a great
weekend, take lots care of yourself, and keep in touch from time to time,
lots of love😍😍

[LokeAa]

@lynnedavies1156 @JackieM65 , he he I guess you pictured winter? It is an all-year activity, winter as well as summer and "Tropical Norway". I am not a huge fan but 32 Celsius (90 F) will hit us Sunday or Monday. As I said, not a fan, but it happens every summer, so what choice do one have😃😉