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Ooh, fun! I'll figure out exactly how "friends" work and then a request you shall receive. Thanks so much for responding --

This is an interesting web site -- hadn't heard of it before. That's a very reasonable price and the support sounds good. You're really doing great!!!

There may be more than one way that works -- I linked Fitstar to the Fitbit only and that seems to have made the appropriate calorie adjustment in MFP. Thanks so much for letting me know what works for you -- I'll keep an eye on this combination for a day or two, then good to know I can adjust if needed.

Ah, yes -- the "try it and see" approach -- sounds like a great plan -- way better than the amount of time I've spent obsessing over the whole subject. Thanks so much for taking the time to respond --

Is it possible you have a "VivoSmart HR" instead of a VivoFit? If you do, there was a software update which changed the BMR in the VS-HR to "coma level" with no multiplier, and it has thrown MFP off. See the Garmin forums here -- https://forums.garmin.com/forum.php -- and look for the VivoSmart HR section under Health and…

Great suggestions all -- thank you so much! I found an app called "Rock My Run," which lets me sort of zone out and makes the time go faster. I am gradually increasing time, and when I get a little more proficient, will definitely add in intervals. It's still the only fun cardio I've ever done, though, so that's a good…

Thanks so much for the info! Good to have another vote that the test and calculator were nearly the same. The active metabolic test sounds very interesting -- bet it was grueling! I've learned so much from reading about fitness here on MFP -- thanks to all who take the time to answer questions!!

Thanks to you both for taking the time to comment. I think you're both right, especially since I'm losing a little along, and I'll skip the test for now. Thank you again!

Great suggestion -- thanks! Volunteering is always good, and if there's walking involved, well, that's definitely a "win-win."

Robert - thank you for your great post, and for the encouragement! You sound like me -- love the data -- and I'm definitely keeping track of time, effort, etc. I'm making some progress and it's still the most fun ever! I've moved recently and am not confident walking outside alone -- wish I were braver, as there are so…

I do daily, and, yes, weights vary. But I use the app Happy Scale (see Malibu927's suggestions above for others) and watch the weight trending downward, and for the first time ever I don't let the variations make me crazy. It also makes it easy to see when you might have trended upward -- I did during my birthday month!!…

Went over on calories yesterday, so back on track today -- not in a week or a month or, well, a year from now!

E_ -- What fun! I love NSVs -- they're like a little surprise gift... The scale will never, ever go down fast enough but the unexpected extras are another great benefit to sticking with the program -- and little reminders that the body is changing for the better!

Thank you so much for the encouragement. I found the info on an AMT -- that looks awesome! It's so helpful to know that I'm not the only one who had to start small. I've come to serious exercise so late in life that sometimes I wonder if I'm not kidding myself, but something has finally clicked in my brain and "working…

Sorry to be so long getting back to say "thanks" -- McMack- thanks for taking the time to Google the ZR - that was so thoughtful! And consistency will be the key -- thanks for reminding me!! It's great that there's no motor and you control the stride length, so you can basically do anything your legs would do from hop to…

Nikkib - Thank you for your kind words of encouragement! I've seen the commercials for the Bowflex -- it looks incredibly intense!! It is so very nice to have something at home for cardio. Happy (well, "happy" may be a bit strong) to go to the gym three times a week to sling a few weights around but a real treat not to…

Thank you both for your comments. Marekdds, I did laugh about pretending to need to go to the bathroom -- that sounds exactly like something I'd do! And thanks so much for the suggestions! UncleMac, I am so impressed with the quality, and it's the only fun cardio thing I've ever used! I'll take your advice about tracking…

If you set the VA up with Garmin Express and Garmin Connect, you can access all the apps. It should be preloaded with some for general physical activity - walking indoors/out, running in/out, swimming, etc. When you complete an activity, the stats will show up in Garmin Connect, including distance, time, heart rate, and…

I have one. I'm certainly no expert but would be happy to try to answer any questions. I'm kind of a Garmin nut -- also have their scale and a Vivosmart HR. I've learned the most by following the Garmin Forums -- you can read all the questions and answers from users on your specific device. Also, Garmin Support has FAQs…

Start the core exercises I've been putting off... and walk, walk, walk! Hope everybody has a great day!

Thanks to you both for the suggestions. I do tend to overthink things and you've definitely helped me put it in perspective -- off to the store I go for supplies! Yay!

Got off track last week, so today back to the gym!

Thanks to all who post here -- it's a great reminder that the number on the scale isn't the only indicator that the changes we make add up to better health and happiness!

Welcome!

Hi all - I used MFP and followed this group last summer -- was so impressed with the support. Quit, though, when I decided to put my house on the market and make a major change to an apartment -- drove myself batty with the "should I/shouldn't I" and "keep this/donate this/toss this" questions, and sadly in my brain…