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Anyone hoping to lose weight with the watch?
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I have a fast metabolism, so I stay same weight. Trying to gain mass bulk doing weights and eating lots of calories/protein. I see there's a weights app which may be of use, but other than that will be good just to see what I'm doing whilst cycling to and from work etc.
I hadn't planned on getting an Apple Watch originally -- I was going to sit it out for this generation at least. I always like gadgets, and Apple gadgets in particular, but something about it didn't quite click for me. But then I read a bit more about the fitness features and realized two things.
One was that having something track my movements, heartbeat and so forth could be a pretty powerful motivator to get me up and moving. I really like the tracking and "badges" concept. I sit at a computer most of the day (often even when I don't have to) so I really need something to motivate me to exercise.
The second thing was that I could totally tell my wife that I was getting it to lose weight and get her blessing for the purchase.Seriously though, I do plan to do a lot more walking after getting the watch. While there are probably more capable fitness trackers out there, they wouldn't have all the other features of the watch, which I'm really looking forward to. Anybody else have similar thoughts?
No offense Jabba, but it may take more than a watch...maybe slug along instead of using the Sand Barge...what's like, a healthy weight for a Hutt anyway?
So far the watch has been working very well in getting me active. It's a little early to see about actual weight loss but I've been walking almost every day that I've had the watch (with the only exceptions being when I couldn't due to work commitments). I don't really care if the calorie burn estimates store counts are a little off -- they're giving me a pretty good idea of how much I'm moving, and filling up my rings each day has been motivating.
One of my reasons/justifications for buying the watch was to help me move more, thus helping me lose weight. I too am at a desk job in front of a computer, and have been way too inactive.
I am happy to notice two things:
1) in looking at my steps in the Health app, the before watch/after watch difference is very noticeable!
2) today for the first time, I closed all my rings!!! I was so psyched! I've closed some before but not all three on the same day
I am happy to notice two things:
1) in looking at my steps in the Health app, the before watch/after watch difference is very noticeable!
2) today for the first time, I closed all my rings!!! I was so psyched! I've closed some before but not all three on the same day
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Never assume it's easy for someone to lose weight, regardless of their average metabolism.
Since June last year i have dropped from 295lbs to 210lbs simply using MyFitnessPal & Digifit ICardio on my phone (42 yo male, 1.85m). I found these apps worked OK but was hoping the Watch could replace my HRM chest strap and the iCardio app which does the job, but it's not pretty.
I got the Watch on launch day and have been very pleased with it. Its tracking & calorie calculations are not without issues which are discussed at length elsewhere on this forum, but generally it does the job well and as a motivational tool its been fantastic for me. I have found the daily rings and achievement awards to be a great motivator and have worked out longer & harder every single day since launch as a result, whereas in the past i would take the occasional day off. There's something very addictive about getting those rings filled every day, and the notifications for activity levels periodically are great to keep you focused. The prospect of an incomplete ring in the Activity app fills me with dread! I've lost 4lbs since launch 2 weeks ago, which is an improvement on my progress before the watch.
The Watch is a great tool for me during exercise. The HRM seems accurate when compared to my chest strap. The haptic feedback when you hit your goal is useful, as is the ability to control music without having to fumble with my phone. The workout data syncs back to the Health app on my phone which in turn syncs to MFP which is really useful.
That said, the Watch will not make you lose weight - that has to come from within. My advice - take one day at a time, don't expect immediate results and use something like MFP to log your daily calorie intake - its surprising how quickly the calories can add up. Once you've done this for a month or 2 you will become much better at making the right choices each day.
I still have about 20lbs to go which i hope to achieve in the next 2-3 months. The weight loss so far has completely changed my life. I feel 10 years younger, my mood is hugely improved, i have way more energy, friends & colleagues keep complimenting me, I can buy nice clothes in regular stores & my wife is a lot happier
If the Watch will help you on this path in any way, its a no-brainer - buy it!
I got the Watch on launch day and have been very pleased with it. Its tracking & calorie calculations are not without issues which are discussed at length elsewhere on this forum, but generally it does the job well and as a motivational tool its been fantastic for me. I have found the daily rings and achievement awards to be a great motivator and have worked out longer & harder every single day since launch as a result, whereas in the past i would take the occasional day off. There's something very addictive about getting those rings filled every day, and the notifications for activity levels periodically are great to keep you focused. The prospect of an incomplete ring in the Activity app fills me with dread! I've lost 4lbs since launch 2 weeks ago, which is an improvement on my progress before the watch.
The Watch is a great tool for me during exercise. The HRM seems accurate when compared to my chest strap. The haptic feedback when you hit your goal is useful, as is the ability to control music without having to fumble with my phone. The workout data syncs back to the Health app on my phone which in turn syncs to MFP which is really useful.
That said, the Watch will not make you lose weight - that has to come from within. My advice - take one day at a time, don't expect immediate results and use something like MFP to log your daily calorie intake - its surprising how quickly the calories can add up. Once you've done this for a month or 2 you will become much better at making the right choices each day.
I still have about 20lbs to go which i hope to achieve in the next 2-3 months. The weight loss so far has completely changed my life. I feel 10 years younger, my mood is hugely improved, i have way more energy, friends & colleagues keep complimenting me, I can buy nice clothes in regular stores & my wife is a lot happier
If the Watch will help you on this path in any way, its a no-brainer - buy it!
It is easy for healthy person with a normal metabolism. People are just lazy and gluttonous. Of course there are conditions that might make it harder. Its a first world problem for most tho.
Another thing to consider if its really hard for you is the types of medicines you may be on. lots of folks are on SSRI's for example and those really help pack on the pounds for some reason.
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The watch DOES track your steps (it shows right in the activity app on both the watch & the app on the phone) but it's not a ring. On the watch you actually swipe down on the set of rings to pull up your steps.
I actually just sold my Fitbit One today... I'll miss it but I just love my watch so much. The one thing I'll really miss is the challenges with my friends.
I also have the Fitbit Aria scale which also links to the Apple Health App and I'll continue to use that even though I don't have the fitbit anymore.
Withings also updated their app to display your current step count and weight on the watch. I doubt FitBit will ever update their app to show the FitBit tracking information on the Apple Watch, but they should.
I cut out added sugar when I was 23, due to other factors, I gained 30 lbs at the same time so
The science of obesity is pretty interesting and what we have seen is that there is no one size fits all. A few years later. I lost over 100 lbs, cutting out cheese was a big one for me but it wasn't really cutting out any one food, more about focusing on eating plenty of fruits and vegetables, watching portions, increasing exercise.
I got the Watch because I wanted to lose weight. And I already did. Plus I'm more active, because of those darn rings.
"Oh, sorry, I have to move for a minute right now." And then I go up and down the stairs until it dings again.
Yeah, so it's working. It's my weight loss buddy who reminds me to get active and drink water.
"Oh, sorry, I have to move for a minute right now." And then I go up and down the stairs until it dings again.
Yeah, so it's working. It's my weight loss buddy who reminds me to get active and drink water.
I got the Watch because I wanted to lose weight. And I already did. Plus I'm more active, because of those darn rings.
"Oh, sorry, I have to move for a minute right now." And then I go up and down the stairs until it dings again.
Yeah, so it's working. It's my weight loss buddy who reminds me to get active and drink water.
Great to know that. Some not so in shape people I run into keep saying "I do not see a need to get an Apple watch". I wish their friends told them they need to start working out
I am 170lbs and would like to get down to 155 or so. I'm not big at all but have a beer belly going on and am a little jiggly. I set my goal to work out nearly everyday and get in better shape and my goal is to run a marathon by next year. I emailed Tim about my plans and he wrote me back. My friend who got his watch has a similar goal to run.