-
Basis Peak Died, Best Wearable Device?
Hi everyone, I'm new here so please be gentle. I signed up because it looks like there's a huge wearable fitness device community here. I got a Basis Peak for Christmas and liked its function even though the big, ugly black band wasn't exactly nice for a woman. I had syncing problems regularly and now left it on the…
-
What One Small Change Made the Biggest Difference?
I'm at the start of my journey, but I'm starting with small changes that I hope will compound to make a big difference for my life and health. Getting up and moving every hour is already making a different. It's too early to see it in my weight, but I work at home and find that getting away from the computer and using that…
-
I Hate Seeing Photos of Myself (Work at Home, Sit on Butt)
Hi everyone, I've been poking around a few days and plan to stick around so this is a great time to say hi. I'm 51 and have 50 to 60 pounds to lose. This is the heaviest I've ever been. I was chunky before but started a home-based job a year ago that's made me much more sedentary and likely to snack. It's gotten to the…
-
Any Other Microsoft Band Owners?
I posted earlier about choosing a band to replace my Peak, and I ended up going with a Microsoft Band. There doesn't seem to be as much community online as there is for something like Fitbit. Are there any other Microsoft Band owners here? I'm still figuring out how to use it, but it looks like it has a lot of potential…
-
Plantar Fascitis and Running
I've got plantar fascitis which is most annoying when I get up in the morning or sit for a while. I want to do C25K but it bothers me sometimes while walking so there's a chance it would interfere with runs. I tried a night brace but it stiffens up my leg so I mostly ignore it. From what I've read, exercise can help so…
