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You should check out Amazon for replacement bands. I linked them above. The third party ones are great, inexpensive, and have more secure clasps! I have no worries about losing mine with a traditional buckle clasp.

I am loving the Alta. I've had it since April with practically no issues. I love that I can change the band too. I actually bought a new band on Amazon, not because I needed it, but because I liked the different design. It has a traditional buckle clasp instead of the button. I am considering buying a fancier silver…

I haven't synced in almost two weeks. The food still syncs so I just log here and check my calorie goal on Fitbit.com.

I tried to ask for a DOWNGRADE so I wouldn't have to have a Charge anymore. They wouldn't give me a Flex. After four replaced Charges, I gave up and bought an Alta. Best decision ever.

I recommend getting a FitBit that isn't a Charge. The bands aren't replaceable, but come apart easily. I went through four of them (always replaced for free by the company) before switching to the FitBit Alta. The Alta doesn't track flights of stairs or heart rate, but it's perfect for what I need.

You lose weight by eating less calories than your body uses. Were you tracking your food intake when you were spinning? We typically eat more in the winter anyway because of holidays and more time spent inside. Spinning itself isn't going to make you gain weight.

Yes. My disabled mom raised me alone. Her medication and habits caused weight gain. I learned from her. Most of my childhood was spent sedentary and snacking. I don't think I've ever been within the normal weight range.

Is it actually a problem or do you just think it is because people say not to drink diet soda? If you like it, can afford it, and it doesn't impede your health in any way, go ahead and drink it. If you really want to quit, find a substitute. If you've got money, Zevia is a more "natural" diet soda however that's defined.…

Have you connected your MFP and FitBit accounts? Go to https://www.myfitnesspal.com/apps/show/30 and click Connect if you haven't already done so. This should allow your MFP and FitBit accounts to communicate.

I have a pocket scale that's probably meant for drugs, but I use it in my kitchen instead. It was super cheap on Amazon. http://amzn.to/22ZjSB5

You are more than sedentary. I have my profile set at sedentary and let FitBit calculate the rest. I get calories added after 4000-5000 steps. (5'2", 200ish lbs) As others said, if you are miserable, you aren't going to succeed. My net is 1370 and I'm perfectly satisfied.

My synced calories disappeared last night. I just re-linked the apps and it reappeared.

My diary is public.

What grade and subject do you teach? I work in elementary special education. I'm not all the way to keto, but I do low carb. It helps me get through the day with energy and without getting hungry.

I understand you're replying to the low carb statement, but I am compelled to share that burned fat molecules are broken down into carbon dioxide and water. It gets exhaled and peed out! Fun fact of the day.

I wouldn't put too much stock in it. All it does is take your day's calorie deficit and extrapolate it out five weeks. How ever many calories that is, it translates into pounds lost (3500 calories = 1 pound). Our bodies, sadly, are a little more complicated than that. Also, we don't eat the same things every day!

People have succeeded with all ratios of macros. Personally, I prefer high fat and protein because it keeps me full longer. I also have been low carb lately at the suggestion of my doctor. Experiment and see what you like best.

Weekends used to be the bane of my healthy eating existence. Now, I have a different perspective. Weekends are time for meal prep and trying out recipes I may not have time or energy for during the week. I spend a lot of my weekend in the kitchen now, and I'm enjoying it. Week days are definitely easier though because I…

I'm already Jilly's friend, but anyone else can add me. I start low carb on Monday to help fight prediabetes. (This week's diary looks terrible because I'm logging "normal" for my doctor to see.)

Hi! I plan on starting low carb next week after a doctor's appointment to make a plan for prediabetes. (I'm logging my current habits this week to show the doctor.) Feel free to add me!

I wrapped a slice of deli turkey and a little cheese inside a canned biscuit and baked it. I made four of them for a total of 338 calories. They were kinda like turkey and swiss sliders! I wish I had taken a picture, but I'm sure I'll make them again.

I think most people in this thread are referring to chopped spinach you buy in the frozen food aisle. If you want to freeze fresh spinach, I've seen people blend it up with water and freeze in ice cube trays. Then they are ready to drop in soups, pastas, or smoothies.