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Odyssey13 · ‎02-23-2014

A lot of us have wondered the same. Here is a thread where it was discussed. It depends too on how you have the sensitivity set. Mine is sensitive, non-dominant and I can be restless more than I thought.

Odyssey13 · ‎02-23-2014

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Odyssey13 · ‎02-23-2014

Welcome to the forums @SunsetRunner I wear my Flex all the time unless I'm showering or charging it. These devices seem to learn more about our activity level the more we wear them. For me, the Flex is just part of my arm and it feels funny when it's not on there. Which FitBit did you get?

Odyssey13 · ‎02-22-2014

We know some foods contain water, but for purposes of logging your water consumption, only water, juice, milk, tea, soda would could as liquid. If it's part of food, I log it as food. If it's liquid, I log it as water. Some people don't want to count anything but water as water, but many of us count any liquid we drink as water.

Odyssey13 · ‎02-21-2014

@MissKai wrote: Sometimes the things we think are really boulders are merely pebbles when viewed in the correct light:) That's a great way of looking at it, MissKai. You're going to make it!

Odyssey13 · ‎02-21-2014

It's a rank - click to read more.

Odyssey13 · ‎02-21-2014

Go to the dashboard on your computer and look at the upper left side for thee dashes in a blue icon. Click that to see the hidden tiles. You can click on them to return them to the dashboard.

Odyssey13 · ‎02-21-2014

MissKai, don't be hard on yourself. You have a lot going on right now and shouldn't feel down. From what you posted, you've had a lot of stress with things happening and your husband being out of town. Take a look at your goals and realize that you can only do so much as a wife and mom. Your desire to make changes and your commitment is still there. You might not get to your pre-pregnancy weight in those three plus weeks, but you haven't taken your eye off the goal. You will get there, one day at a time, one pound at a time and with your head held hight. It's hard enough to lose weight when everything is going along smoothly, but you have some roadbumps and things which happen on this journey. You haven't given up and you will carry on. Believe in yourself. The stroller, is it a company you can call? I've known people to call up some stroller companies with complaints of something breaking and they have been sent parts to fix them. Take care of yourself.

Odyssey13 · ‎02-20-2014

This link to to the general help area - click on the FitBit you have to see the manual and related articles Sleep tracking article is here. You'll want to post questions in the help area, under your specific FitBit type so you can get a faster response. Welcome to FitBit!

Odyssey13 · ‎02-19-2014

They haven't perfected their sleep tracker or anything else. The Basis forum is full of people having troubles with it. note: I do not have personal experience with that product, only read about it.

Odyssey13 · ‎02-18-2014

@myrrhzd That is very funny. It's also something you could make happen while awake. Your poor kid have no idea how FitBit has changed you!

Odyssey13 · ‎02-18-2014

Read this thread to stop the emails.

Odyssey13 · ‎02-17-2014

Everyone has an incredible story about their addiction. It's true, we are hopelessly addicted! Jules, thanks for sharing and I would hve run out to get a new FitBit, too!

Odyssey13 · ‎02-16-2014

My FitBit Flex tells me to get moving. How I move is up to me. Making more steps around the house, even in front of the tv or microwave, it's all good. The end result is we're moving and we're getting healthier because we're looking at our FitBits and paying better attention to our bodies.

Odyssey13 · ‎02-16-2014

How would the FitBit know the difference between your sitting to read or watch a movie and sleeping? The tap method works well enough for me and my Flex. You having trouble with sleep mode?

Odyssey13 · ‎02-16-2014

Your sleep efficiency is better than mine. I am a light sleeper, set on sensitive, non-dominant hand and get under 75% most of the time. Here is one thread where we were discussing it - click

Odyssey13 · ‎02-12-2014

Everyone is different and not everyone is a heavy sleeper. I will wake up most of the time if I hear a noise, but I also get up at night to put more wood into the stove, get a drink ,etc.

Odyssey13 · ‎02-11-2014

There are several threads on this matter. Here is one of them - click Sometimes I have a higher efficiency than others. It depends on how restless I am.

Odyssey13 · ‎02-11-2014

Here is the link to the Flex manual and related articles click Sleep mode is described in the manual and in an article. If it is in sleep mode, you'll see two lights moving back and forth as though dancing or as some call it, snake eyes.

Odyssey13 · ‎02-09-2014

None of the FitBit devices monitor blood pressure or heart rate. There is a spot in the log to keep track of readings, but you'd need to get a blood pressure meter and heart rate monitor in order to have the numbers to record.

Odyssey13 · ‎02-09-2014

sleep article

Odyssey13 · ‎02-08-2014

I got the extra Flex bands but really don't switch them around all that much. I want to keep some new. It's nice seeing the people come to the forums and bubble over with enthusiasm for getting healthier and happier with their FitBit. Addicts like us need to spread the word. My Flex keeps me moving.

Odyssey13 · ‎02-08-2014

As well you should, gerrymcd! You didn't think of a big screen tv and super sound system, you thought about stepping and moving and getting in shape. Although, with the big tv screen, you could do some exercise dvds that include lots of stepping! Attaboy, Gerry!

Odyssey13 · ‎02-08-2014

Yes, Maine-oolah has it bad! You know, this is one addiction that is harmless and quite healthy! I have nothing that goes with my tangerine band. Hmmm......might be time to switch back to the slate.

Odyssey13 · ‎02-08-2014

We let others say we're crazy, but we know the truth! It's this FitBit - it makes me do things like walking in the rain, sludging through the ice and snow and taking longer to shop in the grocery store - where we hold on to the cart with one hand so we get more steps counted.

Odyssey13 · ‎02-08-2014

@6kr The subject of this thread is "You know you're a Fitbit addict when......" - when you show family your new FitBit Flex and don't even think to show them your new earrings! - when you volunteer to get anything left in the car when returning from the grocery store - when you visit this forum to read the posts from others who share your addiction

Odyssey13 · ‎02-08-2014

Here is the link to learn more about sleep tracking. Everyone is different in how many hours it seems they are sleeping. Here is a thread where we were discussing it.

Odyssey13 · ‎02-08-2014

Article sleep tracking Other than not logging your sleep, is it syncing?

Odyssey13 · ‎02-07-2014

Thanks, gerrymcd. Now since that was close to fifty years ago, you'd think someone will be doing a new study.

Odyssey13 · ‎02-07-2014

You can always add the nursing as an activity. Here is a thread another nursing mother started. You might want to reach out to her to see how she's handling things.

Odyssey13 · ‎02-07-2014

daisyduck, I think it's just a general recommendation based on what doctors and physical therapists suggest. 10,000 steps is approximately five miles, depending on a person's stride. You don't have to keep the goal of that many steps. It can be adjusted to the number of steps you prefer to have by clicking on the gear icon of the step tile and putting in the numbers you prefer.

Odyssey13 · ‎02-06-2014

This is something many of us wonder. read this thread

Odyssey13 · ‎02-05-2014

Read this thread where it was discussed. click

Odyssey13 · ‎02-05-2014

I know how that can feel. You need to have some routine to help you prepare for bed in the evening and to tell your mind and body that it is time to rest. If you like soft music, turn on the radio for background noise. Have a soothing cup of tea, hot chocolate or warm milk.

Odyssey13 · ‎02-04-2014

No, it doesn't monitor your sleep. Here is the link to the Zip manual and articles.

Odyssey13 · ‎02-04-2014

A lot of people don't want to do the sleep mode to monitor their sleep pattern. So, whatever works best for you, is what you should do. You liking the forums?

Odyssey13 · ‎02-03-2014

This is something many of us wonder. read this thread

Odyssey13 · ‎02-03-2014

Addicts unite! You volunteer to take the shopping cart to the cart return, even though it's windy and cold. Your take your time putting up the groceries. One can at a time, one boxed item at a time and so on. You walk the long way around the store to do your shopping and go to the checkout on the far side of the store. You forget the way you used to combine tasks, just so you have an excuse to do more steps.

Odyssey13 · ‎02-03-2014

@carl669 Thanks for the links. I was trying to understand high fat, since the doctor told my husband to only do low fat. I'll be doing some reading and studying. Thanks again.

Odyssey13 · ‎02-03-2014

Have you asked your doctor or a physical therapist what would be best for you? I thought swimming, or at least water aerobics was supposed to be good for arthritis.

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