andybogdan
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@contemplatingfarmer Saving this! You look fantastic! I also love my Fitbit SO MUCH!!!
Progress Report: Getting fit & healthy while having a full-time sedentary job
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contemplatingfarmer
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@andybogdan Thank you!! 
Which one do you have? It's been great, I really love tracking my sleep as well.
Which one do you have? It's been great, I really love tracking my sleep as well.
andybogdan
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@contemplatingfarmer I have the charge 3! I had the charge 2 and I love them both.
contemplatingfarmer
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@andybogdan That one looks really nice too! It looks like the same user-face as mine just a tad bigger. Have you gotten any extra bands? I really want the fancy rose gold one but I'm like $85 for a band... hmm...
andybogdan
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@contemplatingfarmer Definitely try amazon, they’ll be cheaper there! I have bought the athletic bands and switched them out but I like the original style too!
contemplatingfarmer
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@andybogdan Do you happen to have a direct link ?
?andybogdan
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@contemplatingfarmer Intoval Bands Compatible with Fitbit Inspire HR Bands/Fitbit Inspire Band,Inspire hr Metal Stainless Steel Magnetic Men Women Replacement Bands for Fitbit Inspire & Inspire HR Fitness Tracker. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07QWXL5MH/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_2D2jEbAJXJS9S
@contemplatingfarmer Check Amazon/eBay - you can get ones almost identical to the official bands for a fraction of the price!
contemplatingfarmer
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@contemplatingfarmer These are the colorful ones that my wife cycles through, texture is similar to the original.
It looks like no one is selling the woven kind I originally bought... probably because occasionally the velcro comes undone- it's so minor though that I never even considered replacing it. Any who, they strap type is like this but the latch here looks better than what I have.
You have lots of options. We actually ordered like 4 packs, kept 2 and returned 2. It's gotta be just right if you are wearing it all day, ya know?
It looks like no one is selling the woven kind I originally bought... probably because occasionally the velcro comes undone- it's so minor though that I never even considered replacing it. Any who, they strap type is like this but the latch here looks better than what I have.
You have lots of options. We actually ordered like 4 packs, kept 2 and returned 2. It's gotta be just right if you are wearing it all day, ya know?
consumedwthocd
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@contemplatingfarmer Thank you for showing the calorie numbers are good healthy portions. I get very worried when I see people only have 1200 calories in one day and working out hard. Thank you for showing that you fuel yourself.
loveandsafety
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@consumedwthocd I eat 1500 and have had good success losing weight at a decent rate. I'll probably go up to around 1800 to maintain. It fuels me pretty well. However, I know someone who decided to cut down to 1200 because they'd been off the wagon for a bit and wanted to crack down and be strict. I don't think it was particularly successful for them.
contemplatingfarmer
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@consumedwthocd I thought in the beginning of my journey that I needed to be eating 1200 and also working out, I quickly discovered that was not the way to go since I had no energy. I do think 1200 can work for petite, short women who do not work out and want to lose weight. If there maintenance is 1600 for example and they need to have a deficit to lose weight.
@contemplatingfarmer I’m pleasantly surprised you eat 1800+. I assume this is to maintain your current weight? Or are you still losing? If so, you must be moving around a lot.
My RMR is 1200 based on a Dexa scan. So sad.
What were some of the most challenging things about this change you went through?
My RMR is 1200 based on a Dexa scan. So sad.
What were some of the most challenging things about this change you went through?
consumedwthocd
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@contemplatingfarmer True I dont take into account very petite women. Being 5 foot would change the game.
brucester25
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@consumedwthocd I’m 4’11 and hungry 
consumedwthocd
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@brucester25 I bet. I am 5 4 and am hungry the second I count any calories. It is a mental thing with me. I have to just add more veggies amd fruits bc if I restrict I go nuts. So I add more low calorie food and higher fiber. Depends if I can take adding protein. I am sorry ur hungry. It sucks
fightforyourking
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@contemplatingfarmer Like me! 30F, 5'0" and my maintenance is ~1530 due to my desk job. I can't even lose a pound a week on 1200, so I eat around 1000-1100 if I'm not exercising that day. HORRIBLE especially when you used to love going out to eat!
@contemplatingfarmer I love how detailed this was...thank you for taking the time to write it! You look great!