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by in Get Moving
‎01-07-2023 14:37
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‎01-07-2023 14:37
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There are some great workout videos that are separate from Fitbit. hundreds of them. I am sure you can search using keywords that are important to you and a bunch will come up that you can choose from. ... View more
‎01-07-2023 14:35
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Mimi IS gorgeous! Congratulations on your new family member. For me, making a year long goal doesn't seem feasible so I try to do realistic time frames. My goal is a dry January not just from booze, but from food that doesn't fuel me the way it should. I am also focusing less on stepping and more on muscle, flexibility and activities that are more fun so I don't get tired and bored. Zumba and water aerobics is my new found joy. ... View more
Hey there. I was a guest blogger for this article. Since then they have all been discontinued... ... View more
‎08-28-2022 13:41
mine was always a 100 calorie packet of oatmeal with whatever berries I had on hand. Delicious, nutritious and for sure filling. ... View more
‎08-28-2022 13:37
1 Vote
hey there @ssrivastava . you want to make sure you have a nutritionally rich diet. the composition of protein, carb, etc is specific to what your goals are and your overall health. for example if you have to watch your sugar, you want less carbs. if you have anything related to kidneys you may want to do less protein. if you are really just looking to maximize your body's output through good nutrition then eat your colors in fruit and veg, eat good carbs but allow yourself to stray once in a while to have a happy soul, eat lean meats and fish and stick with good fats. here is a link to an article that I think is helpful and doesn't make you click through 50 items to get to the point.. https://www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/healthy-diet ... View more
‎08-28-2022 13:31
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hey there @Oceangirl334 welcome to the community. As Seb pointed out, the best way to lose weight is to manage your calories along with increasing your activity. the old adage of eat less, move more is for sure the best advice for losing weight. as one who has dogs as well, I know they will love going on walks with you. Just make sure it is safe weather for your pups and get those steps in 🙂 ... View more
by in Get Moving
‎08-28-2022 13:28
‎08-28-2022 13:28
there are also extenders that you can wear for your ankle - although the HR won't be measured as accurate or at all. you will however get full step count. ... View more
‎08-28-2022 13:26
1 Vote
hey @Jpkluge checking in to see if the troubleshooting steps in the link provided solved your synch issues? let us know if we can help.. ... View more
‎08-28-2022 13:25
@katecopsey thank you for sharing. Agree completely with you! ... View more
‎08-28-2022 13:23
1 Vote
I charge my fitbit when I am in the shower almost daily. There is no need for me to wear it in there so it is a great time to give it a boost. I very seldom let it run down past 20% if for some reason I am not charging it often. As far as the other question there is an option to wear it on your ankle or you can invest in the inspire model that can be worn as a wristless tracker although the pain in the butt set up would be involved for each time you swap out. ... View more
in addition to what Julia mentioned, when you hold on it changes your HR because you are not working as hard, so your HR may be dropping while you are measuring it on the treadmill. However, going above peak seems way too high. is this constant since your got your fitbit or has it now corrected itself? ... View more
‎08-28-2022 13:14
every fitbit tracker has the reminder to get up and do steps if you enable it. ... View more
‎08-28-2022 13:10
hey there. all your notification preferences are updated in the app. Here is a link to the manual that will show you step by step how to do it.. https://help.fitbit.com/manuals/sense/Content/manuals/html/Notifications%20from%20your%20phone.htm ... View more
wow that is incredible @ckbe1349 .. its like Halloween spookiness came early. You can try to restart the tracker to see if it corrects the problem.. Restart Charge 5 Connect Charge 5 to the charging cable Press the button located on the flat end of the charger 3 times, pausing for 1 second between presses. Then wait 10 seconds or until the Fitbit logo appears. ... View more
‎08-28-2022 13:07
hey there - this post is from a week ago, but checking in to see if you are still having issues? have you ensured all your notifications are preselected in the app? and your phone isn't on DND with override disabled? let us know if you still need some help 🙂 ... View more
by in Charge 5
‎08-28-2022 13:01
‎08-28-2022 13:01
hey there @Wings9798 - is the app not updating with steps, meaning it isn't synching or is the tracker not updating with steps? if it is the latter you may want to restart your tracker. Here are the steps to restart your tracker: Restart Charge 5 Connect Charge 5 to the charging cable. For instructions, see Charge your tracker . Press the button located on the flat end of the charger 3 times, pausing for 1 second between presses. Then wait 10 seconds or until the Fitbit logo appears. ... View more
by in Charge 5
‎08-28-2022 12:59
‎08-28-2022 12:59
@Altime hey there- here is a link with options of how to contact support.. https://myhelp.fitbit.com/s/support?language=en_US Considering the issues, I would encourage you to contact them. You may also want to let them know up front that you have tried all the troubleshooting items just to speed things along as that will be the first thing they ask you. Good luck.. ... View more
‎07-31-2022 14:03
hey there. I too tried to do what the instructions say and it doesn't produce the trashcan in the app or in the dashboard. I think you may have to contact support and chat with them to give you some guidance. ... View more
‎07-31-2022 13:52
that is so odd. you would think it would be consistent since you know, its math. Maybe reach out to customer support to see if you can get an official answer. ... View more
‎07-31-2022 13:50
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When I started my weight loss journey 8 years ago, I didn't log anything. I just knew what I needed to eat to lose weight. Then for awhile I logged it and it was added steps to document what I already knew was happening- but sometimes we need to see it "in writing" to know its true. If you feel meh about it- stop. there is no point doing something that feels more like a penalty than a good thing. Skip it and see what happens. If you start to eat more because you don't see it in writing, go back to logging. if nothing changes and you feel better about things- skip the logging forever. I still weigh some of my food even now, but I haven't logged in years. When I gain- I know exactly how and when it happened - there is no mystery. ... View more
Hey there and welcome to the community. I do think you are overthinking it. You know what your daily intake should be. Don't worry about the graph or the time of day. Eat what you have as your planned meals. When they are planned. Don't "catch" up on calories because all of a sudden you are under. Eat to what your ideal is everyday and track to make sure you don't go over at the end of the day- not while the day is in progress. If you are losing- cheers to your progress! if you are gaining- make adjustments.. ... View more
‎07-31-2022 13:41
1 Vote
Fitbit tracks the calories you enter as intake and also tracks your calories burned so it fluctuates through the day. When I was losing weight, I kept it all manual. I calculated how many calories per day I would eat. I weighed my food for every meal and I went above the recommended calories burned to give myself a buffer. but like someone said here, if you are staying the same, make adjustments. If you are gaining, make adjustments. If you are losing- celebrate your success and keep doing what you do. ... View more
‎07-31-2022 13:34
@Ruffneckchick checking in to see if the issue has resolved itself. let us know.. ... View more
‎07-31-2022 13:33
Hey there. A low RHR isn't a problem unless you feel poorly while your HR is that low. Mine is in the low 50s and it used to be the upper 40s. I am cardio healthy, I just celebrated my 52nd birthday and anytime this is discussed at my appointments, I get a high five. The problem would be if your RHR was high.. that's when you want to hit the panic button. Enjoy your fitness and don't stress your HR into high numbers! ... View more
‎07-14-2022 06:31
That's the one I have too!! I'm so glad you liked ... View more
Hey there @michigan4mom and welcome to the community. I don't have any tips to share or successes, but I did want to stop by to say you are not alone. Not in epilepsy, not in the desire to be healthy and happy- not in any of it. Even those of us who can't relate specifically to this, we can relate in other aspects of our lives. You ever need an ear, drop me a line 🙂 💜 ... View more
by in Healthy Eating
‎07-10-2022 12:47
‎07-10-2022 12:47
I don't track my fluid intake because I have a liquid routine I follow everyday that ensures I get all my liquids in, but I would think anything with caffeine should probably not be added since it negates the hydration. Not that you shouldn't have it, but I wouldn't count it towards rebuilding cells since it doesn't. ... View more
‎07-10-2022 12:44
1 Vote
I literally shop the perimeter unless it is to get tuna or hot sauce. I love hot sauce in everything. they are calorie free, come in a ton of flavors and heat levels and stimulate digestion. in the morning I use Franks hot sauce on my egg whites. For lunch I make a dressing for my salad with a habanero one and for dinner I use red pepper flakes and buffalo seasoning. Oh and I found a new bread I love. it is 647 bread. 40 calories a slice and it is a generous slice. I have that in the morning with the egg whites and fruit. yum. ... View more
‎07-10-2022 12:36
hey there..and welcome to the community @Lightupvm . maybe try different challenges. I think there is a bingo one that has different tasks besides steps. I find that when I do challenges, I focus only on the steps and ignore other aspects of my fitness and activity goals. I have come to realize that competing with myself is the best outcome for me. I hope you find your sweet spot and folks who impact it in a positive way. Cheers! ... View more
‎07-10-2022 12:32
2 Votes
Hey there. I don't think it is a "problem" of any sort at all. It is a good thing. You have a healthy heart due to the work you put in. I like to see my active minutes up there too, but I think that is more a wrong story problem I tell myself and you seem to be telling yourself too. Change your mindset to marvel at how efficient your heart is and give yourself a pat on the back for getting it there. Fitbit is just part of the story, don't make it the whole story 🙂 ... View more
by in Get Moving
‎07-10-2022 12:27
‎07-10-2022 12:27
it could be related to sleeping. I have a lower score even with light activity if I didn't sleep long enough. not so much the quality of sleep, more the length of it. ... View more
‎07-10-2022 12:25
I agree with everyone else that your description of tightness in the chest should be discussed with your doctor. Without that, I would say it was a fluke and you could probably ignore it. Especially since it came down very quickly and didn't spike again. The fact that it came down quick also leads me to believe it wasn't ever as high as it read. ... View more
‎07-10-2022 12:21
I am thinking they probably use similar technology, but unless someone owns both and can do a comparison, you will probably need to read reviews and key differences. You can probably just type your question into a search engine and get some info quickly. ... View more
@Sunnylane A break is a good idea for sure. I also think recalculating how many daily calories to go for is a good idea. When you start losing weight after the first 10 pounds it is a good idea to recalibrate how many calories you may need per day. Your metabolism may be changing with the food changes and if you are doing any kind of activity. Sometimes planning slightly lower per day intake at least until you notice a change may not hurt. I don't mean hundreds of calories.. maybe 25 or so less per day. Also, if you aren't measuring your food, you may be eating more than you think which is hurting your deficit... all kinds of things to try 🙂 ... View more
‎06-23-2022 14:16
1 Vote
Hey there @Leocooper .. I found this video that might help you decide... ... View more
‎06-23-2022 14:13
@laratheecroft hey there. Can you share a screenshot of what you are looking at. Is this on your phone app or your laptop dashboard? On the app sometimes data is missing from the homepage when the synch isn't completely done, but if you're logging it then it shouldn't matter... so a screen shot might help.. ... View more
‎06-23-2022 14:00
hey there! If you have premium there are stretch exercises you can use prior to running right from the app. If you don't have premium, here is one you may want to take a look at Runnerstretch ... View more
by in Get Moving
‎06-23-2022 13:57
‎06-23-2022 13:57
I guess it thinks you were doing the crawl- one armed? So interesting.. thanks for sharing. ... View more
‎06-23-2022 13:55
Hey there and welcome to the community! You can use this link to find new friends to get into challenges with! ... View more
‎06-23-2022 13:54
Hey there and Fitbit all the way! You can use this link to find new friends to do challenges with.. ... View more
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