*!* JANUARY 2016 Walking Challenge *!*

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  • dryheatfitness
    dryheatfitness Posts: 97 Member
    dcowen1234 wrote: »
    I'm in too! I just got my fitbit today for my birthday! Ready to walk! :smiley:

    Happy Birthday! Which model did you get? I'm looking at the HR as a prize when I lose another 2 lbs (rewarding myself every 10 lbs).
  • AlphaHowls
    AlphaHowls Posts: 1,993 Member
    dryheatfitness wrote: »
    I'm in! Did a so-so job for the December challenge average of 5k steps a day. Today, however, I ended with a bang 10k steps! Determined to make it to 10k 2x a week for January.

    Nothing is ever so-so, if you get up and walk, you are groovin'! I think it is awesome for anyone just to get up and move!
  • AlphaHowls
    AlphaHowls Posts: 1,993 Member
    Ohhhh! I love my fitbit charge HR
    https://www.fitbit.com/user/3W22GN
  • teebeegeebee
    teebeegeebee Posts: 218 Member
    Count me in fitbit ready and endomondo up and running
  • ThisMagicMoment
    ThisMagicMoment Posts: 39 Member
    Love my Fitbit. I'm in.
  • quiarga
    quiarga Posts: 408 Member
    AlphaHowls wrote: »
    lisawinden wrote: »
    I'm in! Anyone know how reliable the map my walk app is?

    I know that many use it, and my guess is it is like most things...as reliable as anything else. Nothing is ever going to be 100% accurate.

    Agree with Alpha. It's what I use though. I'm thinking a FitBit may be a good reward for maybe 15 or 20 lbs loss, and a good motivator to keep going after that. But for now I just use the Map My Walk app on my phone. It does sync the walks to MFP when you're done too!
  • glow5worm
    glow5worm Posts: 7 Member
    I'm in. Love a good walk
  • AlphaHowls
    AlphaHowls Posts: 1,993 Member
    A fitbit is an awesome tool and I would not even see it as a reward, but just the most awesome tool needed in one's tool kit. I used my Ipod for 4 months and got the fitbit for my birthday since that was the only way I could afford it. If I could have gotten it before, I would have had it. I knew I was a sedentary person, but WoW! I am really sedentary and this little gadget gets me groovin'
  • goodaznew
    goodaznew Posts: 12 Member
    is there a chart we will be checking on?
  • glow5worm
    glow5worm Posts: 7 Member
    I'm in. Love a good walk
  • AlphaHowls
    AlphaHowls Posts: 1,993 Member
    goodaznew wrote: »
    is there a chart we will be checking on?

    Nope, just come by daily, or weekly, or whenever you please. Fitness is all up to you really. This is just a cheering and support section and you can post you mileage, time and anything else that happens along the way. I usually post my steps, mileage, time, and calories everyday.
  • themommie
    themommie Posts: 5,033 Member
    Im in, I got a fitbit for christmas also
  • CrystalConsults
    CrystalConsults Posts: 67 Member
    Woo Hoo! Have shoes, will walk!
  • RunningMum2017
    RunningMum2017 Posts: 22 Member
    I am in. Planning to start running but need to walk before running again.
  • GillianSmith2
    GillianSmith2 Posts: 387 Member
    Im in. I love walking and I got a FitBit for Christmas :)
  • kazzyv
    kazzyv Posts: 30 Member
    I am joining in. Have just started using my Fitbit so will track steps on that. Does anyone want to add me as a friend either on here or on Fitbit.... Karen@peakassistance.com
  • bookcase101
    bookcase101 Posts: 34 Member
    I'll join too. I was doing well with walking until mid-December when I got caught up with work and Christmas. Feel free to add me on here and Fitbit https://www.fitbit.com/user/3RW2N2
  • bethelbunch
    bethelbunch Posts: 4 Member
    I'm in too.
  • jules92761
    jules92761 Posts: 55 Member
    I'm in!!!
  • mkwarre
    mkwarre Posts: 1 Member
    I'm in. Best wishes for success everyone!
  • cmbert22655
    cmbert22655 Posts: 4 Member
    Count me in!!
  • germaine_yee
    germaine_yee Posts: 299 Member
    Hi guys,

    This challenge matches my short term goal. I have already started walking from 1/1. I look forward to having fun with you guys. =)

    Germaine_yee
  • barbiecat
    barbiecat Posts: 17,201 Member
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    I carry a pedometer and keep track of all my walking and dancing for the day.
  • blackburn23
    blackburn23 Posts: 385 Member
    Hey everyone! This sounds like the perfect place for me. I have been walking some, but it has been sporatic at best. This year I want to start hiking. (Got a pair of hiking shoes and a walking stick, so I am equipped.) I just need to get in better shape and build up my endurance before I tackle the trails. So, I'm in and any advice is always welcomed. Good luck everyone!
  • slgibbs1987
    slgibbs1987 Posts: 194 Member
    I am totally in! Walking is my main exercise and hopefully this will motivate me to stick with it more regularly.

    My goal for January will be to walk 50 miles. It's a *little* bit of a stretch for me, but I think it will be a good push that I need. Good luck to everyone on this journey :)
  • jules92761
    jules92761 Posts: 55 Member
    30 min treadmill walk and logged everything so far today. Off to a good start. :)
  • julieann1215
    julieann1215 Posts: 35 Member
    I'm in. I have a Garmin Vivofit 2 and I'm ready to put it to good use.
  • AlphaHowls
    AlphaHowls Posts: 1,993 Member
    edited January 2016
    1/1/16 Walk with Leslie Sansone and Driveway 12,184 steps 5.32 miles 1:40:01 730 cals

    It was cold out there today so started indoors then out to the driveway to cool off. So, there is my kick off for the new year!
    It was 30*F when I started this morning and I was just not wanting to be out there.
  • crystaliverson
    crystaliverson Posts: 2 Member
    I'm in!
  • carolinelcorcoran
    carolinelcorcoran Posts: 4 Member
    I'm in too.

    Had foot surgery in October and have been unable to go out until now. Still walking with a surgical boot on my foot, but I have another month off work, so this will encourage me to go out and do some gentle walking every day. Thanks for the challenge.

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