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I actually just posted about Zumba on my blog today http://jenbsjourney.blogspot.com/2014/04/zoomba.html I never thought I would dare try Zumba ... I can't dance. But then there was a class offered at our church, it was close, convenient and free. It was hard to find a reason not to give it a try. I wasn't super impressed…

I started with the Fitbit Ultra a few years ago when they first came out. Upgraded to the ONE last year. Don't know what I'd do without my Fitbit Feedback. I'm addicted! I post about it quite a bit on my blog http://jenbsjourney.blogspot.com/search/label/Fitbit

I've been a Fitbit Fan for about three years now. I've got family on board now too (my two boys, my parents, my brothers and their wives). I wrote a pretty detailed blog post about all the feedback you get ... http://jenbsjourney.blogspot.com/2013/08/wondering-about-fitbit.html It is just a gadget, it isn't going to "make"…

I just gave this a try and I didn't care for it either. I really liked 30DS, and thought Ripped was pretty good (although I liked 30DS better). I guess I'm just a simple, traditional gal, I like basic moves. The Hard Body and too many "combo" moves ... and I don't mean working arms/legs together. I like that, and that's a…

I've had a Fitbit for almost three years now, can't imagine a day without it. We're a Fitbit family too (my kids, parents, brothers and their wives). I did a blog post about everything it can do... http://jenbsjourney.blogspot.com/2013/08/wondering-about-fitbit.html That said ... I don't know that IT really impacts my…

I am a huge Fitbit fan ... I've had mine for almost three years now (started with the Ultra, now I have the One). My two oldest boys have one too, as do my parents and three brothers and their wives. We are a Fitbit family. I love the feedback, "seeing" my day with the activity spikes on the daily timeline. I like how it…

I joined MFP last May ... I lost 15 pounds pretty quick and then stalled. I've since lost about 15 more (I weigh in daily and my Fitbit Aria scale connects wirelessly, so it always auto-updates and bounces my poor MFP ticker all around). I guess it's possible that this site could have a negative effect on you ... DO you…

I have the Fitbit Aria scale, which connects wirelessly to my computer, my Fitbit account and thus my MFP account. So as I weigh in every day, my weight changes here on MFP on a daily basis. I did turn off the notifications, as I didn't want people congratulating me on a "loss" which was really just getting back to where I…

Hmmmm ...I have a Nautilus and it calculates speed (like 6 or 7 mph), RPM, Watts and Mets ... no stride for me. I usually stay around 6 mph so I get 2 miles for every 20 minutes, and that equates to about 200 calories (based on my weight and the resistance set at 8) ... I'm assuming your "speed" is maybe RPM, revolutions…

I'm a SAHM with a home gym, so I just pop downstairs and do 20 minutes on the elliptical several times a day. My goal is 22,000 steps per day (I don't always get it, especially on the weekends) but still get 10K those days. I'm actually COMMITTED to that now, with the Pact app (also doing the food pact, syncing here with…

I've had a Fitbit for almost three years now, instead of getting tired of the novelty, I'm utterly addicted to my Fitbit feedback. I've even got many of my family on board (my two oldest boys, my parents, three brothers, three SIL) ... we are a Fitbit Family, there is a but of a competition going ... no one can beat me in…

I opened mine up for a few days, and while I didn't receive any judgmental remarks (which would not have been undeserved) just knowing someone might be looking made me think about fudging my numbers and not being truthful. Just a personal failing on my part.I decided it was better to stay private and stay honest! I figure…

I'm an elliptical gal ... that said, I haven't really tried different kinds. Hubby and I bought a Nautilus several years ago. It's been fine, but like I said I don't really have much experience on anything else. It has broken once (had to have a part replaced). I remember when we were looking, there was a more expensive…

Keeping a blog is a great way to record your journey and get a little internet accountability. MFP does have a blog option here, but it isn't as user friendly as blogspot. I started MFP May of 2013, and started my blog June of 2013. Still going strong on both. http://jenbsjourney.blogspot.com/

There is a blog hop going on now ... LOTS of recipes/fitness tips as bloggers showcase their top5 "pinnable" http://www.theleangreenbean.com/pin-it-party-4 Also, there is another blog hop called "What I Ate Wednesday" that also showcases a lot of healthy foods/recipes each week ...…

I'm personally not inspiring with my eating at all ... but there is a "What I Ate Wednesday" blog hop circling the internet where that's what people do, post their meals from the day/week (generally it is healthy stuff). Just thought I'd throw it out there if people were interested in checking it out (or participating). A…

I bought a Polar HRM several months ago after hearing everyone rave about them (I also had a Fitbit previously which I still wear). My HRM had the opposite effect ... almost all my exercise estimates (from machines or other estimates) were high so I had to adjust down with the HRM. I've done lots of comparisons over the…

In real life you would burn a few extra calories for elevation changes (rather than staying flat) but the "stairs" function is a little more just for fun ... it doesn't affect your calorie burn, which is probably a good thing as it is notoriously unreliable. That being said, mine has been quite accurate. I do have the…

I do think you need to sync up with a computer initially to set it up. Then, if you have the app, you can just sync to that and you don't need the computer, but I find there is more on the website than on the app. I find the computer easier to use, but I'm more of a computer gal than a handheld gal. I just bought a Zip for…

Does it give you more than you already get on the Fitbit site? I'll look into it. I've often wished there was more detail/charts available for the sleep numbers. I also got the "internal error" when I tried to link up ... I'm assuming this is new and maybe has some bugs? I'll check back ... I've already got my Fitbit…

wienerdogcrazy - do NOT log on MFP as one calorie as that WILL screw with Fitbit! Anything you add manually (on MFP or Fitbit) will overwrite what Fitbit has estimated. If you say you burned one calorie, Fitbit will reflect that too, instead of showing what it estimated you did burn. I do a ton of exercise, and I rarely…

I'm right on the cusp there ... my ticker says 29 today. I HAS said 30 but I keep sliding around slightly, those ups and downs (I weigh in every day and my scale connects wirelessly, so my MFP is updating daily as well). I lost 15 pretty quick and easy as soon as I started counting calories. My goal was to eat around 2000…

I've been able to get mine pretty close (although still not exact, I don't know that is possible). I have both MFP and Fitbit set to sedentary (I'm NOT, but I prefer to start with a low calorie intake estimate so that I know what I'd be limited to if I didn't work out. Then I can see my "credit" as I'm active). I have MFP…

A blogging friend has quite a bit of experience in this area ... you could check out her blog and I'm sure she'd be happy to exchange experiences. http://theskinnyonpsychmeds.com/ I hear of some drugs helping with weight loss, yet others causing weight gain. I have some minor anxiety, things I can just avoid (so I…

I'm a HUGE Fitbit fan ... I've had mine for over three years and really am addicted to my Fitbit feedback. We are a Fitbit family as well (two of my boys, my parents, three brothers and three SILs) ... that said I bought the Zip for hubby and it didn't take. I did a pretty comprehensive post about the Fitbit on my blog…

I set myself to sedentary in both MFP and Fitbit (even though I'm quite active) ... that way I start with a small calorie allowance for eating, and then it grows as I'm active. I can see what I would be limited to if I didn't exercise, and how much credit I get for my activity. The elliptical is my MAIN source of exercise.…

I had the Ultra for several years, and switched to the One when the Ultra started to crack (the One design is an improvement). My oldest son wanted the Flex, and he wore it for months before deciding he didn't want a wrist one any more. He's now trying a Zip (I bought it for hubby but it didn't take). My 14-year old has a…

I'm not really a "runner" ... I elliptical, jog/walk, bike, a lot of different things. I also have a HRM that I wear for specific workouts ... I like second opinions. I've found that the fitbit and HRM are really quite close at estimating calorie burn for walks/jogs/runs. The distance function on the fitbit ... that isn't…

Thanks - I know there is a ton out there so I was just hoping to narrow the field a bit. I was able to locate the "Rush" one at my local library, so I can try it out and see if I like it. I'm NOT a dancer, I'm not sure Zumba or any dance is for me, but so many rave about it I thought I should at least give it a try.

Searched this topic ... sad there weren't any replies. I too am wondering about Zumba on youtube that people have tried and would recommend? For OP ... I do like many of FitSugar's workout videos on Youtube (or their website). Lots of 10 minute types you can do for a quick workout, or string them together for a full body…