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Fitbit Versa?
Hi all, I have been a Fitbit One user for years and I have been wanting an upgrade but there are so many negative comments online about the Versa. Any advice? I like the look of the Versa as I want to wear it to work and I want a calorie burn. Any advice or experience? Thx.
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Activity Tracker
I have had a Fitbit One for years. I want an upgrade and I’ve been considering the Fitbit Versa. BUT there are so many negative comments online about the Versa. Any recommendations? I’m looking for a tracker that is somewhat stylish to wear to work, tracks steps and calorie burn. TIA.
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Fitbit/MFP to sync or not to sync
Hello. Thanks in advance for your help. I have a 15 lb weight loss target. Using MFP, choosing not very active and a 1 lb/week weight loss goal, MFP set my calorie goal as 1220. I’ve just started using my Fitbit One again and most days I am burning more than 1720 calories a day (significantly more on days I hit over 10000…
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All or Nothing Thinking - what has helped you? (aka cheat days?)
Hi all - I suffer greatly from "all or nothing" thinking. I'm either trying to be perfect or I've ditched my journaling and I eat everything I consider "off limits". This completely sabotages my weight loss. One suggestion for this is to be less restrictive or give yourself some wiggle room. I would love to hear…
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Strength Training Resource
Hello all, In the past, I have dabbled in using free weights and therabands (rubber bands). I have not successfully incorporated strength training into my exercise routine for the long term. I know the importance of it and want to give it another go. I'm interested in using the free weights I have at home and I'm someone…
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Fitbit
Hi all - I'm looking at getting a Fitbit - specifically the Flex one which is a bracelet. I do enjoy gadgets/technology. I use MFP pretty consistently. The idea of a better idea of calories burned is appealing. I'm looking for feedback on others' experiences and how they use Fitbit as part of their weight loss program (do…
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Monday Morning Freak Out
Hi everyone, Monday is weigh in day for me (I am limiting myself to once a week) and I am freaking out. I am starting my 7th week of EMTWL after an on again off again cycle of following 1200 calories. I was 155 when I started (April 30th) with the goal of losing 1/2 lb per week and was seeing some progress. I was down to…
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Frustrated by Fads
Just a little vent: I went to an appointment today and while I there the gal I was seeing mentioned she started a diet - the Hcg diet. She is eating 500 calories a day. She takes pills daily. She has lost 8 lbs in 4 days. For someone who is fighting one pound at a time it is so frustrating to hear this!! Vent over. Thanks.
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Help Customizing Your Goals
Hi there, thanks to everyone's feedback, I am looking at customizing my MFP goals. I would like to set my calorie goal as 1600 which is 20% less of my TDEE calculated using 1 to 3 days of activity. I would like to set my macros as 40/30/30. My plan is to follow this calorie goal and on the days I exercise, eat the calories…
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Eating MFP calorie goal plus exercise calories - not losing
Hi, thanks in advance for your advice or encouragement. I am 10 lbs away from my goal which sounds great except I've been trying to lose these same 10 lbs for quite awhile! I have been using MFP with some success but recently was reading all of the posts discussing MFP calorie goals, TDEE, BMR, etc. I had only been eating…
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10 lbs to lose - looking for MFP friends
Hi, I've been using MFP for some time but new to using the community support aspect. I'm 10 lbs away from goal #1, which sounds great but I have been here and back again and again trying to lose those same 19 lbs Urgh. Anyone in the same boat? 5' 6" 155 lbs Goal 145 lbs 38 years old
