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I'd say be more concerned with size than the scale for now at least. It's easier said than done, but I see that number and wanna cry, then I put on my jeans and they're looser than before. that's from the zombie run, not 5x5 yet. But still. From what I understand with weight lifting, the inches go faster than the pounds.

For Android, you just tap where it says ##lbs and then the screen changes so you can change the weights.

Dude, speaking in stones, I've put on 10st -- almost a whole you-- over years of struggling with depression and anxiety and the gaining only made it worse. I'm a mom now and using the following as motivation: In case of zombie apocalypse, must be able to carry 80 pound son on my back +20 pound supplies in his backpack) and…

Yeah I think the reason ALL the newer models have replaceable bands is because they quickly found out the adhesive they used on the old ones was junk and it's cost them $$$$$ in replacements. I had multiple replacements for my Charge HR because of the strap bubbling/peeling up. Now that I have the Blaze, it's not a concern…

I know you're sick of the Fitbit but as a LONGTIME user, I feel compelled to reply on two points. 1. Syncing - if you're a Droid user, the latest update requires Bluetooth wearable devices to only sync if your location is turned on. So if your location is off, that's why it's not syncing. Thank Google but don't blame…

I just started 5x5 but have been training for a 5k for the past month. For a lot of people, this 5x5 program is enough. I have a lot lot LOT of weight to loss so I'm not going to stop the 5k program since it's an interval walk/jog/run like hell from zombies thing.

Yall are so brave. Great work. I'm guessing progress pic #1 should be like 3-4 weeks after starting. Looking forward to joining you all then!

I took the advice of you wise ants and am happy to say I didn't die or break anything. I searched around some more and found this strong lifts 5x5 thing that has you lifting 3 days a week and you switch it up a little but nothing too crazy. Anyway, I'm doing everything with just the bar (45lbs) but for some reason, I can…

LOL I know lifting works for people who are skinny-fat but I've been worried as an obese person. There's different things to worry about when picking up 100 pounds when you're already 100 pounds overweight. That thread is awesome though.

That was my ex-husband. I swear he had a feeder fetish. He actually accused me of wanting to get skinny and leave him. Lots of passive-aggressiveness, etc. Some people are like that. But yeah, having not the best will-power and an avoidant personality doesn't do anyone any favors. You have to tell him point blank that you…

Thank you! I'm probably overthinking everything. I have an open invitation to lift weights with someone instead of going it alone with pilates, but like I said -- was scared of getting bigger. I kept hearing about gaining before losing and I'm like, "No! Please Nooooo!" @usmcmp You sound like you're built like my family so…

Definitely -- Fitbit learned their lesson from all the free/warranty replacements they had to fill. The Charge 2 and Blaze are both free of that problem!

I have the blaze and love it. I had a Charge HR for ages and it was good but the Blaze is way better since it has a few FitStar workouts built in and more exercises to track right through the watch. It won't have the same bubbled up band problem as the older models because the new trackers all have interchangeable bands…

I'm on the east coast and always up for challenges! http://www.fitbit.com/user/374P84

Thanks to my fitbit, I'm definitely siting less. It prompts me to get at least 250 steps per hour. That's great since my job is 50/50 deskwork vs crawling around on the floor fixing computer-related problems.

Don't feel stupid. Just consider yourself informed now. And not for nothing, depression will do that. If can contribute to gaining AND losing. Anyway, just commenting to say I'd find a new primary doctor if I was you. If you are so thin that YOU think it looks unhealthy, coupled with others saying the same out of concern,…

You and me both but clearly you keep trying and that's really the key. Even if you have a "bad" day, make the next one better. Try to start fresh every week and review weekly. It helps if you have people to help. I have 100 to lose as well (100+ honestly) so if you're looking for another helper, feel free to add me! Just…

I would say get the most basic Fitbit. When it updates MFP, it only imports the steps under exercise. From yesterday, my log reads: Fitbit Tracker Calorie Adjustment 1,288 11,802 Steps

Tanks for the share. This one is already my go to lol 3. The Slog, Then Jog