Hi! Today I reached a milestone. I've lost 50 pounds, which I have never done in my life. I once lost 30, but gained it back plus eventually 50 more.

I'm going to buy myself a waterproof Fitbit. I started wearing one 3 weeks ago that my husband got me for Christmas, as he knew I wanted one for after surgery. He got me the Alta, but it's not waterproof.

Also, I'm interested in buying a scale that measures body fat. I have no idea how they work or the first thing to look for. Any tips are welcome.

Thank you!

Congratulations! What a great way to reward yourself for your hard work ?

15 minutes ago, gabybab said:

Hi! Today I reached a milestone. I've lost 50 pounds, which I have never done in my life. I once lost 30, but gained it back plus eventually 50 more.

I'm going to buy myself a waterproof Fitbit. I started wearing one 3 weeks ago that my husband got me for Christmas, as he knew I wanted one for after surgery. He got me the Alta, but it's not waterproof.

Also, I'm interested in buying a scale that measures body fat. I have no idea how they work or the first thing to look for. Any tips are welcome.

Thank you!

Fitbit has a scale called Aria 2 that uses wifi and calculates body fat, BMI, and a couple of other things. I bought one but could not get it to sync so I sent it back. I really wanted to keep it but again it wouldn't sync.

17 minutes ago, AggiG said:

Fitbit has a scale called Aria 2 that uses wifi and calculates body fat, BMI, and a couple of other things. I bought one but could not get it to sync so I sent it back. I really wanted to keep it but again it wouldn't sync.

Really? I do not know the first thing about scales that measure body fat. How is it even possible?

Thanks for the tip! I must get one! I love my fitbit!

I have the waterproof one but I take it off for showers, few steps in the shower. Good luck and keep it up!

I have a charge 3 and it pairs with MyFitnessPal. I also get phone, emails etc. It is waterproof, but as I said I don't wear it into showers as I'm using a fabric band now. I love the relax setting.

6 minutes ago, Sandra Nuelken said:

I have a charge 3 and it pairs with MyFitnessPal. I also get phone, emails etc. It is waterproof, but as I said I don't wear it into showers as I'm using a fabric band now. I love the relax setting.

I was very sedentary before surgery and it's really encouraging to see how many steps I can take and calories burned a day. I also pair it with my fitness pal. Love it!

31 minutes ago, gabybab said:

I was very sedentary before surgery and it's really encouraging to see how many steps I can take and calories burned a day. I also pair it with my fitness pal. Love it!

I do this also. The most steps I have taken so far is over 24,000 steps in one day.

I have a Nokia/Withings scale that pairs well with the LoseIt app that I use for food and exercise tracking. I find the Lose It app very easy to use and helpful with tracking macros and Protein and Water intake. The scale measure body fat and heart rate as well.