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@BarbieAS thank you for your review especially the double tap vs single tap tip. I should be getting mine in the mail tomorrow. Glad to hear that it is much sleeker design hoping it looks okay for work.
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Hi everyone. Newer to MFP so have not posted in this group yet. I ordered the Alta last week along with the blush leather band. I have had several different fitbits including the zip which always seemed to stay in my pocket and would be left behind if i changed clothes. Ended up owning a few of these because they got…
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Have you noticed that you are not drinking as much water as you were before you started drinking coffee more often? I always try to drink an extra cup of water for every cup of coffee I have. I haven't felt bloated but I will just realized that if I am drinking coffee and not replacing with water I feel really thirsty the…
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Hi Sharon. I just started up in Decmeber. Sounds like we have similar goals. I am looking to get down to 135 as well. Feel free to add me if you would like and good luck with your goals.
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I like the looks of the new Fitbit Alta coming out in March. Has the sane features as charge hr but looks more like a bracelet and does text notification in addition to the call notification.
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Group exercise classes are a great way to get started and get comfortable at a new gym. There are usually people at all fitness levels and ages so you won't feel self conscious. You should see if they offer a free personal training session and use it to make sure you feel comfortable with both the cardio and weight…
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Just started in December - would like to add supportive people as well. I log everyday (even if its icecream)
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The food scale does not lie!!! I was shocked by how much more cereal I was eating when I was just using measuring cups. Plus it is so easy to overfill too.
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Great job!! My goal is to lose 40 lbs this year. I have started a running program and doing what I know i should have been doing all along with my nutrition.
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I agree that a heart rate monitor could make a big difference in your exercise tracking. I used to use a polar chest strap and I found i really had to push myself harder to get the calorie burn results that you see as estimates online.
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I have a treadmill and a stairclimber/elliptical machine, a few dumbbells, kettlebell and exercise ball. In the winter I love exercising at home and avoiding all the germs at the gym but when the weather gets nicer I like to either get outside or start taking group classes again. My biggest issue with exercising at home is…
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I found a great podcast for beginning runners called - Beginner Runner Village. The coach on the program also has a second one for more advanced runners called - Mojo for Running. She is a little dry, but is a very experienced runner with great tips. I also just started training for a half marathon and will be running July…
