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[โ€“] rynzcycle@kbin.social 22 points 1 year ago (3 children)

The cheap (est, I think) fitbit. Dropped a 100lbs and it was a big part of the motivation.

[โ€“] ji88aja88a@lemmy.world 4 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Same.. 35kgs for me.. I've put about 10kg.back.on..but im less active than I used.to be to get the weight off

[โ€“] rynzcycle@kbin.social 1 points 1 year ago

That's awesome. Yeah, definitely a rollercoaster for me, winter gets harder since walking was/is a big part of my routine. But even 25kg must feel great. I love feeling like I've kept some of the muscle, but lost a beer keg worth of extra weight every time I climb some stairs or carry something heavy.

[โ€“] BarrelAgedBoredom@lemm.ee 2 points 1 year ago (1 children)

If you don't mind, how did the Fitbit motivate you to be more active? I've been considering one for a while but it doesn't seem like something I'd have a lot of utility for

[โ€“] rynzcycle@kbin.social 4 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

Two ways:
One, it kinda gamified it for me, just having a score, meant I could go for a high score on days when I had the time for lots of steps/exercise. They build some in too, like streaks and hitting goals.

Two, the HR monitor definitely helped me push harder in cardio workouts. Knowing when I hit my max, and when it started dipping made even short workouts feel more effective (even if they weren't, placebo FTW).

[โ€“] Damaskox@kbin.social 2 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Have you done solo exercises or with others?

[โ€“] rynzcycle@kbin.social 1 points 1 year ago

At first, solo, very solo. Like I'd even avoid my wife until I felt comfortable, because at my size (was over 300lbs) certain things were embarrassingly difficult. As I lost some, and more importantly found workouts that worked for me, I started venturing out, now I do a lot of group classes (dance stuff mostly). Even though I'm still often the biggest, I feel a lot better about myself overall so I enjoy it and I've found some very supportive studios with awesome vibes.