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acstl
acstl Posts: 32 Member
edited November 17 in Social Groups
Hi...I just signed on after months away. I have been using FitBit, and it suddenly stopped working, so I came back here. I'm a retired high school teacher, husband, dad, and proud grandpa of 5. This summer my MD told me I was early stage diabetes so no more playing around with my weight. At that time I was 240...my heaviest. I am currently at 190. My first goal was hitting 199, my next to 185. Anxious to make some new friends on this journey of getting healthy.

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  • retirehappy
    retirehappy Posts: 3,785 Member
    Welcome, always good to have another guy join us here. If you need friends, send me an invite.
    That is good progress you are making.

    Did you contact Fitbit support about it stopping working or did you mean it wasn't enough motivation? I have one and LOVE IT. Best fitness gear I have ever had, and I have had a lot over the years. There is a group for fitbit users on MFP as well.
  • mxchana
    mxchana Posts: 375 Member
    Welcome, acstl! I got serious about weight loss and exercise last August for the same reason. My bloodwork is all normal now, so it has definitely been worth the effort. Congratulations on your success! ~ Kathy
  • acstl
    acstl Posts: 32 Member
    Thanks for the welcome! I'm going to contact FitBit support....it's the device that stopped working, not me. LOL (Yes, I've put in a new battery.....still only works when it wants to though.)
  • grandmothercharlie
    grandmothercharlie Posts: 1,063 Member
    Welcome and congrats on the great work you have done so far! You can do whatever you put your mind to.

    Yes, contact Fitbit. They have great customer service. I love my fitbit. It is a great motivator!
  • retirehappy
    retirehappy Posts: 3,785 Member
    acstl wrote: »
    Thanks for the welcome! I'm going to contact FitBit support....it's the device that stopped working, not me. LOL (Yes, I've put in a new battery.....still only works when it wants to though.)

    Did you get this sorted out successfully? Let us know how you are progressing. And you might want to join the fitbit users group here:

    http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/group/1290-fitbit-users

    The FAQ in the stickies section has great information for newbies and others as well, a good place to start.
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