Sfowle22

I understand the desire to keep your exercise a secret, but you shouldn't worry about being made fun of for trying to better yourself. Your family's reaction to finding out that you want to run, too, might surprise you. Until you're ready to tell them, though, you've got a whole family of support right here.

I used to dread the two minutes of running in gym class during school. I'd come up with every excuse not to have to do it. I have been overweight my whole life, but when I realized I had let myself get up to 310 pounds, I knew I had to change. I'm only 27, and I decided to take steps to make myself a better me. Last August I bought a Fitbit, and have manged to lose 40 pounds, but I still have over 100 pounds to lose until I reach my goal weight. My mom and I have walked a couple of 5Ks, but I decided I wanted to be able to jog and I found this app. I have so far completed week one with little struggle, and I'm rapidly finding out that not only CAN I run, I'm actually enjoying it!

I'm new to this app as well. I started on Wednesday. My Fitbit email is stephanie_renee@comcast.net. I'd love to have more Fitbit friends!