FITBIT steps count!
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iluvlife445 wrote: »Christine_72 wrote: »I don't know how y'all get so many steps. When I'm teaching for 5 hours I get about 12,000 steps, but on off days I have to work to get anywhere close to 8,000. Also, I'm positive my fitbit doesn't count all my steps, I've watched it not count them. Is this common?
I have to work for the majority of my steps. An average day, no intentional exercise gets me around 2,000 steps, this was my norm before getting a fitbit.
My daily average since then is between 13k-16k steps a day. My only exercise is walking, I'm walking right now as I'm typing this. Sitting down reading the internet is a waste of time for me now, why not kill 2 birds with one stone and catch up on mfp AND exercise at the same time
I too get 2k before and after the fitbit. When I first got the fit bit it was motivating but now it isnt.
I've had mine for nearly 3 years and it still motivates me everyday.
The only time my fitbit isn't attached to me is when I'm in the shower, which is when i charge it.
Another motivater is seeing my available calories here in my diary get higher and higher all throughout the day.
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@Christine_72 YEEEEESSSS! That is so me! Charge in while showering or even while at my desk at work, I need every step! Especially since I stay challenging someone on there lol
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@iluvlife445 challenges push you to do more too with Fitbit. If you have a job always sitting, before the hour is up get up and walk somewhere for more steps. Stairs and parking far work for me too.0
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I can't get mine to sync.....tried everything0
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@scarlet67 see if MFP has a customer phone line and have someone guide you. Sometimes I have to do that also. Wish you the best
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I work a (sitting-job) so if I don't do the extra effort I don't even get to 2000 steps.. terrible I know (•̪●)
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@ezekielsherrard205735 hopefully one day you will do you have a treadmill? Thats what I use at home. 0
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ezekielsherrard205735 wrote: »I work a (sitting-job) so if I don't do the extra effort I don't even get to 2000 steps.. terrible I know (•̪●)
i have a desk job (8+hrs 5 days week) also- i ordered me an under the desk bicycle from amazon.. it's great!1 -
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royalty_mind_1me wrote: »@scarlet67 see if MFP has a customer phone line and have someone guide you. Sometimes I have to do that also. Wish you the best
Thanks I'll give it a look
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Christine_72 wrote: »I don't know how y'all get so many steps. When I'm teaching for 5 hours I get about 12,000 steps, but on off days I have to work to get anywhere close to 8,000. Also, I'm positive my fitbit doesn't count all my steps, I've watched it not count them. Is this common?
I have to work for the majority of my steps. An average day, no intentional exercise gets me around 2,000 steps, this was my norm before getting a fitbit.
My daily average since then is between 13k-16k steps a day. My only exercise is walking, I'm walking right now as I'm typing this. Sitting down reading the internet is a waste of time for me now, why not kill 2 birds with one stone and catch up on mfp AND exercise at the same time
That is what I was saying on my rest day, which is Sunday I probably get about 2500-3000 steps. I get up every morning before I do anything exercise before work. My minimum goal is 7,000 in the morning. If I have extra time I do more. It just put me in a good head space to start my day. Most days I end up with anywhere between 12,000-14,000. It just depends on what the day entails.1 -
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@Christine_72 funny!! But I refuse to walk my dog without tracking
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royalty_mind_1me wrote: »@ohmsdiva @choppie70 I like that you sync yours at the end of the day but when I sync throughout the day, I am pushed to walk or burn more lol...try it out
Having it on my wrist is enough motivation for me. I average about 18 - 20K steps a day.
How do you manage that?0 -
royalty_mind_1me wrote: »@ohmsdiva @choppie70 I like that you sync yours at the end of the day but when I sync throughout the day, I am pushed to walk or burn more lol...try it out
Having it on my wrist is enough motivation for me. I average about 18 - 20K steps a day.
How do you manage that?
I teach third grade, so I am on my feet basically pacing all day. We have brain breaks and walk 1/4 a mile 2x a day for a break. I get 10K steps by 2:00 each afternoon. Then when I get home I do 3 miles on my treadmill and the rest is from cooking, cleaning, laundry, etc. In the summer I am close to 18K more often, I have to make an effort to get steps in - walking during commercials, a mile on my airdyne by each time I change over the laundry, etc.2 -
I don't know how y'all get so many steps. When I'm teaching for 5 hours I get about 12,000 steps, but on off days I have to work to get anywhere close to 8,000. Also, I'm positive my fitbit doesn't count all my steps, I've watched it not count them. Is this common?
A lot of times you have to have 10+ steps for it to start counting. That is so it does not count all of your arm movements as steps.2 -
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I can eat what I want, track it, sync my Fitbit, and make up any difference lol...it really works!0 -
I don't know how y'all get so many steps. When I'm teaching for 5 hours I get about 12,000 steps, but on off days I have to work to get anywhere close to 8,000. Also, I'm positive my fitbit doesn't count all my steps, I've watched it not count them. Is this common?
A lot of times you have to have 10+ steps for it to start counting. That is so it does not count all of your arm movements as steps.
Ok, makes sense. Thanks!0 -
Today was a teaching day, so lots of steps. It certainly helps me to see the effect on how many calories I can have if I'm being active vs not being active. Very motivating.1
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I don't know how y'all get so many steps. When I'm teaching for 5 hours I get about 12,000 steps, but on off days I have to work to get anywhere close to 8,000. Also, I'm positive my fitbit doesn't count all my steps, I've watched it not count them. Is this common?
A lot of times you have to have 10+ steps for it to start counting. That is so it does not count all of your arm movements as steps.
The only time my movements other than steps get counted is parents evenings when I basically sit for three hours talking and gesticulating - it always counts me as having walked a couple of thousand steps in that time! It's simple enough to fix but I still find it pretty amusing.0 -
@choppie70 interesting....brushing teeth, this always happens too...lol...or driving far...even flying...I've seen it move but pretty accurately In exercises though0
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Fitbit user add me if want a challenge1
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Oh I see you gets it in @LeeBerry22 I haven't lately but I'm starting back up soon enough! 1
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Add me if you need support0
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@Polo265 Do you have the fitbit dongle plugged into your computer? Did you download the fitbit app thingy onto your computer?
If you cant see the fitbit logo on the bottom right of your computer screen or in the hidden icon section then it's not installed on your computer.0
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