Fitbit Challenge 2016
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Monday 1/18 - Sunday 1/24 (per fitbit and my records)
Name: Sarah
Steps: 68,108
Calories out: 17,395
Calories in: 14,130
Weight Delta: +1 (I did not eat well this week and my calories consumed is probably a low estimate.)
Workouts: 1 snow shoveling, 45 minutes of ice skating, 2 spin classes, 1 arms / abs workout, 1 purposeful walk
Just noticed visible effects of the ab and arm work I've been doing which more or less negates any annoyance at the weigh-in.0 -
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Name: Cari
Starting Weight: 13 stone 2lb
Current weight: 12 stone 8lb
Goal weight: 9 stone 7lb (or thereabouts)
Sleep: aiming for 7-8 hours
Weekly or daily steps: 10,000 per day
Calories burned: 2245 per day
Weekly weight loss: 1-2 lb a week
Actual stats for the week from Fitbit
Sleep average: 7:55 a night
Weekly or daily steps: Weeks total steps: 84,397 (daily average 12,057)
Total distance: 34.94 miles
Total Calories burned: 16,119 (daily average 2,303)
Weight loss this week: 2lb
New CW: 12 stone 6lb
Total loss: 10lb
I'm a bit miffed with myself as all my averages have dropped this week, but the weather here has been pretty shocking, and I keep trying to go out for my lunchtime walks only to be faced with rain and wind so strong i'm getting blown all over the place. Roll on summertime!0 -
Welcome all fitbit users. This is a challenge to help get you motivated to get up off the couch and get moving. Its a new year and you have your fitbit and no excuses for not using it. I just got my
second fitbit( I first had the flex and then received the Surge for Christmas and decided it was to big and bulky and exchanged for the Charge HR and the Aria scale). I am ready to start the challenge Monday January 4th 2016. I thought it would be great to start a challenge.
To make sure you get started off on the right foot, please post your weight on the same day each week with your progress and as often as you like with support and or tips on weight loss.
include:
Name:
Starting Weight:
Goal weight:
Sleep:
Weekly or daily steps:
Calories burned:
Weekly weight loss:
I will post daily tips and highlight your weekly progress. Lets make this fun and a real challenge, we can do this.
Thanks
Izzy
Welcome all fitbit users. This is a challenge to help get you motivated to get up off the couch and get moving. Its a new year and you have your fitbit and no excuses for not using it. I just got my
second fitbit( I first had the flex and then received the Surge for Christmas and decided it was to big and bulky and exchanged for the Charge HR and the Aria scale). I am ready to start the challenge Monday January 4th 2016. I thought it would be great to start a challenge.
To make sure you get started off on the right foot, please post your weight on the same day each week with your progress and as often as you like with support and or tips on weight loss.
include:
Name:
Starting Weight:
Goal weight:
Sleep:
Weekly or daily steps:
Calories burned:
Weekly weight loss:
I will post daily tips and highlight your weekly progress. Lets make this fun and a real challenge, we can do this.
Thanks
Izzy
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I'd like to join too please? I'd it's not too late :-/
Name: Mandi Charles
Starting Weight: 12st 6
Goal weight: 10st 6
Sleep: 6-7hrs daily
Weekly or daily steps: 3.5K
Calories burned:
Weekly weight loss: 2-3pounds0 -
Myth: Carbs will make you gain pounds, period.
Some people equate carbohydrates with weight gain because they bind water and can lead to bloating. You’re not truly getting bigger, but it can sure feel like it. The other reason people may see carbs as a nutritional adversary is because they can be so easy to overeat, which actually can lead to added pounds. To avoid that sneaky trap, fill your diet with complex carbohydrates like vegetables, whole grains, and legumes. “They often contain fiber and many vitamins and minerals, unlike simple carbohydrates found in white rice, refined sugar, sodas, and candy,”
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Im late but I want to join!
Name: Jamie
Starting weight: 150.6 lbs
Current weight: 149.2
Goal weight: 135 lbs
Sleep: 8-9 hours
Daily steps: 10,000/day
Calories burned: 2000/day minimum
Weekly weight loss: 1lb0 -
mrsloganlife wrote: »
Name:Logan
Starting Weight:256.6
Goal Weight:To begin with 200, but ultimately down to 165
Current Weight:239.9
Sleep:Averaged 6 hours and 48 minutes
Daily Steps:Averaged 8,864
Weekly Steps:62,047
Calories Burned:Averaged 2,890
Weekly Weight Loss:4.9 pounds (16.7 pounds total)
Name: Logan
Starting Weight: 256.6
Goal Weight: To begin with 200, but ultimately down to 165
Current Weight: 238.6
Sleep: Averaged 8 hours
Daily Steps: Averaged 8,272
Weekly Steps: 57,909
Calories Burned: 19,099 (average 2,728)
Weekly Weight Loss: 1.3 pounds (18 pounds total)0 -
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Make it a game.
One of the best aspects of many wearable trackers is the ability of users to connect and compete with friends, holding you accountable for your daily activity. Get a better body while taunting your friends— what’s not to like. Says Park, CEO of Fitbit: “Fitbit users with friends tend to be far more active than those without—27% to be exact. When you start adding social elements and friendly competition like being a part of a leaderboard, cheering, taunting, and direct messaging, activity increases.” (TDB)0 -
Weekly Update: Fifth Weigh In Day of the New Year
Name: CJ
Starting Weight: 158.4 (Jan 1st)
Current Weight: 150.2 (that's 0.2 lbs from my goal for the month too!)
Goal weight: 125.0
Sleep: Goal 7.5 hr (averaged almost 9 hrs this week since I've been sick and sleeping more than usual)
Weekly or daily steps: Horrible this week. Only 40k this week, but I've been sick for the past several days and barely left the bed or couch. Looking forward to resuming my daily walks and workouts.
Calories burned: Again its low this week, only 12k burned.
Weekly weight loss: Lost 1.6 lbs this week, down 8.2 lbs from the 1st of the month (year)0 -
Name: Keylee
Starting Weight: 240.5
Current Weight: 238.8
Goal weight: 155
Sleep: Avg. 6hrs 30min
Weekly or daily steps: 71,661
Calories burned: 21,830
Weekly weight loss: 1.7lbs
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Week of 1/25-1/31
Name: Sarah
Steps: 68,379 (9768/day average)
Calories Out: 17,340
Calories in: 13,608
Workouts: 2 strength training sessions, 2 spin classes, 2 treadmill / elliptical workouts
Weight Change: -10 -
Actual stats for the week from Fitbit
Sleep average: 7:36 a night
Weekly or daily steps: Weeks total steps: 87,179 (daily average 12,454)
Total distance: 35.84 miles
Total Calories burned: 16,051 (daily average 2,293)
Weight loss this week: 2lb
New CW: 12 stone 4lb
Total loss: 12lb
Oddly everything has gone up this week, except my calorie burn, so i'm walking more etc, but not burning as much...strange.0 -
Work towards achieving your goals
Losing weight is more than just hitting the gym and getting in a quick workout. I mean, working out is a necessity, but to really lose the weight, you need to focus on the mental, physical and nutritional aspects. Mentally, you need to have a positive attitude and make sure your mind is right. Physically, you need to know the right steps to take at the gym to improve your fitness. Nutritionally, there are certain foods that will aid in weight loss as well as harm your weight loss goals.
For instance, eating on a smaller plate tricks your mind into thinking you ate more food. Taking a group fitness class forces you to make a commitment that you can’t back out of, and eating protein helps repair your muscles after an intense weight training session.
Using a fitbit to track your daily activities will help keep you focused and help you see where you need to improve.(HF)
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mrsloganlife wrote: »
Name: Logan
Starting Weight: 256.6
Goal Weight: To begin with 200, but ultimately down to 165
Current Weight: 238.6
Sleep: Averaged 8 hours
Daily Steps: Averaged 8,272
Weekly Steps: 57,909
Calories Burned: 19,099 (average 2,728)
Weekly Weight Loss: 1.3 pounds (18 pounds total)
Name: Logan
Starting Weight: 256.6
Goal Weight: To begin with 200, but ultimately down to 165
Current Weight: 235.9
Sleep: Averaged 8 hours, 24 minutes (thank you snow days for letting me work from home and sleep in!)
Daily Steps: 7,160 average
Weekly Steps: 50,124
Calories Burned: 18,666 (average 2,666)
Weekly Weight Loss: 2.7 pounds (20.7 total)
I threw out my back shoveling 18 inches of snow so was out of commission for a few days--surprised I still lost weight (I weighed myself over a 48 hour period and yep...lost weight!).
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Jan 24- Jan 30
Name: Keylee
Starting Weight: 240.5
Current Weight: 238.8
Goal weight: 155
Sleep: Avg. 6hrs 30min
Weekly or daily steps: 71,661
Calories burned: 21,830
Weekly weight loss: 1.7lbs
Jan31-Feb 6
Name: Keylee
Starting Weight: 240.5
Current Weight: 238.3
Goal weight: 155
Sleep: Avg. 7hrs 2min (7hr/day goal)
Weekly or daily steps: 57,335 (7,000/day goal)
Calories burned: 20,488
Weekly weight loss: .5lb
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Actual stats for the week from Fitbit
Sleep average: 7:55 a night
Weekly or daily steps: Weeks total steps: 93,866 (daily average 13,409)
Total distance: 39.64 miles
Total Calories burned: 16,295 (daily average 2,328)
Weight loss this week: 2lb
New CW: 12 stone 2lb
Total loss: 14lb
Hit my first stone, so very please with that this week, only another few to go....lol
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Week of 2/1 - 2/7
Name: Sarah
Steps: 75,223
Calories Out: 16,988
Calories in: 13,856
Workouts: 1 spin class, 2 strength training (1 core only), 2 walks (1 treadmill, 1 in the glorious sunshine), 1 elliptical run.
Weight Change: +1
Given the week I had, I'll take this... I also think the weight was probably a little bit of water weight from Super Bowl snacks.0 -
Welcome Newbies and congratulations to all those who had a loss this week.0
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Drink Green Tea:
Green tea has very powerful effects on the body. It contains nutrients and antioxidants that help your body function. One of the main powers of green tea is that is aids in fat loss. It is proven, green tea boosts your metabolic rate which in turn increases the amount of fat you are burning. *Tip: Start your morning with a cup of green tea and get your metabolism revved up for the day.0 -
Eating healthy doesn't take any extra time and it's so worth it. When you invest 30 minutes of your day to working out and you make healthier choices at the grocery store, you will notice faster results, which will only inspire you to keep going.
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Time Decide how much time you are willing to commit to your health. I recommend a small number, like 30 minutes, because it will be much easier to stick to it! It's a lot harder for me to talk myself out of doing a workout when it's only 30 minutes, because it's only 30 minutes!
Meal plan Meal planning will help you make healthier choices at the grocery store. This might sound like a daunting task but it's actually really easy and in the long run it will save you time and money!
Decide on a workout Some people enjoy going to the gym but for me that's just not practical because I can't commit that amount of time. I chose a workout that was short, but gave/gives me great results, and I like the instructor. It's so important to like the instructor, no matter what workout you chose, because if you don't like listening to the person then you're less likely to turn on the workout.
Get accountability When I first started working out I would call my friend every day to let her know what I had done, how I'd been eating that day, etc. If I didn't call her, she'd call me and ask if I'd done my workout; or ask why she hadn't heard from me. This was HUGE for me. There were days I totally wanted to back out but I knew that if I didn't call her, she'd call me, and even if I didn't care about letting myself down that day, I did not want to let her down. Accountability is so important, without it you will probably end up quitting. Since August we have inspired enough of our friends to start going after their health, that we have a private Facebook group where we all post our sweaty pictures every day, or seek motivation.(TC)
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I would like to join also!!!
Name: Brittany
Starting Weight: 209 (for this challenge)
Goal weight: 180
Sleep: aiming for 6-7 hours
Weekly or daily steps: 5000 (weekly)
Calories burned: aiming for 550-600 daily
Weekly weight loss: want to lose 1 lb a week0 -
Week of 2/8 - 2/14, per FitBit and RunKeeper
Steps: 83,797 (32.5 miles)
Calories Out: 18,027
Calories In: 11,834
Weight Change: -3 (I think last week's weight was artificially high)
Workouts: 1 strength training (core and upper body), 1 spin class, 2 gym workouts (elliptical / treadmill), 1 swim, 1 "cross-country snowball fight".0 -
Jan 24- Jan 30
Name: Keylee
Starting Weight: 240.5
Current Weight: 238.8
Goal weight: 155
Sleep: Avg. 6hrs 30min
Weekly or daily steps: 71,661
Calories burned: 21,830
Weekly weight loss: -1.7lbs
Jan31-Feb 6
Name: Keylee
Starting Weight: 240.5
Current Weight: 238.3
Goal weight: 155
Sleep: Avg. 7hrs 2min (7hr/day goal)
Weekly or daily steps: 57,335 (7,000/day goal)
Calories burned: 20,488
Weekly weight loss: -.5lb
Feb 7-Feb 13
Name: Keylee
Starting Weight: 240.5
Current Weight: 237.2
Goal weight: 155
Sleep: Avg. 8hrs 22min (7hr/day goal)
Weekly or daily steps: 61,081 (8,000/day goal)
Calories burned: 20,974
Weekly weight loss: -1.1lbs0 -
Name: Sue
Starting Weight: 170.4 today.
Goal weight: 160, probably. Not sure.
Sleep: Erm, I seem to be having a problem with sleeping in over the holidays. That will be ending tomorrow morning! Last night was 8 hours 39 minutes. On my normal schedule 8 hours is my goal.
Weekly or daily steps: 10K daily is set as my goal, but I consider that a bare minimum. Usually I am around 15K.
Calories burned: Weekly average for the last week was 2769
Weekly weight loss: 1 lb, or even half a lb is fine.
Haven't checked in for awhile! Oops. I kind of forget about threads on here, and then a while later I remember and come back to find them.
Here is my update:
Weight today: 166.0
Sleep: Been averaging 8 hours 15 minutes. My 5 year old has been waking me up every night at 3 am, but I bribed her to stop via Shopkins. Parenting win!
Step average this week: 14,800. I am thinking about increasing my goal to 15,000.
Calories burned average: 2,689
Current calorie eating goal is 2000, but a few days a week I go over by a couple hundred, which I am fine with. I'm not in a rush.
Weight loss: about 1/2 a lb. a week.
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sarahmichelef wrote: »2 snow removals (it makes me sore so it counts, even though FitBit doesn't have an activity listing for it - I call it "mowing lawn" if I'm primarily pushing the snowblower or "gardening" if I'm primarily shoveling)
I shoveled for 40 minutes, and then I got really mad when there wasn't a snow shoveling entry!
This is a great idea. Man, I am sore today. That was definitely real exercise!0 -
Drink Green Tea:
Green tea has very powerful effects on the body. It contains nutrients and antioxidants that help your body function. One of the main powers of green tea is that is aids in fat loss. It is proven, green tea boosts your metabolic rate which in turn increases the amount of fat you are burning. *Tip: Start your morning with a cup of green tea and get your metabolism revved up for the day.
To add to this, it is also a cancer preventer and reducer of inflammation. If anyone with a family history of cancer (thats me! I know exactly what I'll be dying of!) is interested in the details, the book AntiCancer summarizes a lot of great research, much is nutritional, a little is lifestyle.
I have always been a tea drinker, but this inspired me to switch to mainly green tea.0 -
Name: Breezy
Starting Weight: 277
Goal weight: 200 for now
Sleep: 8
Weekly or daily steps: 12,000
Calories burned: 1600 base
Weekly weight loss: 1-1.50
