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I'm also a heavy coffee drinker. I switch up how I drink it depending on my mood. I use Splenda instead of sugar when I want it sweetened. I just figure the creamer into my calories when I want creamer. I can drink it black, and I count it as a cup of water when I do. I also drink tea heavily. I count it as a cup of water…

For instance, a favorite shirt or pair of pants fits more loosely than before.

I had a Fitbit One, but accidentally left it clipped to one of my shirts. So, it took a trip through the laundry. I miss it, but now have my sights set on a Fitbit Charge. I do have a Sportline pedometer from Walmart in the meantime. I also started using MapMyWalk on my phone, and synced it to MFP.

My wife has a Fitbit Flex, and I have a Fitbit One. My wife had gastric bypass last November, and bought her Fitbit after she healed enough to start walking again. I bought my Fitbit a short time later, and started walking to support her efforts. My wife has lost about 40 pounds, and I lost about 30 pounds. I did good with…

I've long been curious about how the zombie apocalypse began. I'd like to see a story focused on patient zero and how the plague spread beyond our ability to control it. I think it'd be interesting to learn more about the science behind how the disease kills us and causes us to reanimate.

Don't stop taking your antidepressants unless your doctor says it's okay. I've been taking fluoxetine for several years. My doctor added prescriptions for wellbutrin and podiapn in the last couple years. I can tell you from experience that the withdrawals from not taking your medications are horrible.

One thing about it -- life is seldom fair or kind. All you can do is enjoy the good moments and weather the storms. There's no harm in indulging in occasional treats if you really want them. The best thing you can do is just pick your battles. Sacrifices can be made elsewhere if you feel any sort of guilt about…

I've had two songs stuck in my head in the last few days: Highway Song by Blackfoot From Can to Can't by Sound City Players (Dave Grohl, Corey Taylor, Rick Nielsen, and Scott Reeder)

I've heard of the no "S" diet, but am not sure that would work for me. My schedule is a bit erratic, so my diet tends to be fast, cheap, and easy. I try to pick healthy choices when possible, though. My diet ends up being as erratic as my work schedule. Calorie counting seems to be the best way to keep track of what I'm…

I recently had a physical, too. The doctor's scale said more than my scale at home. I'm not worrying over that, though. For my own purposes, I continue going by my scale at home since that's what I've been using to track my progress. Plus, my doctor was thrilled to see that I'd lost 30 pounds since my last physical. She…

I'm a science geek and also do fairly well at math. I work in retail and handle money all day. I was working toward a degree in accounting and computer science, but had to drop out of school for health reasons. I did a work study job as a tour guide at a natural history museum and fossil site while I was still in school.…

"Walk Away" by Five Finger Death Punch

You can go as simple as adding a splash of lemon or lime juice (or a splash of each) to a glass of water. I do that quite often when I want something more than plain water. Really, you could consider unsweetened tea or coffee to be infused water (strongly infused water). I drink both unsweetened sometimes for a change of…

I grew up in Flora and Mt. Carmel, Illinois. Flora is about an hour from Vincennes, Indiana, along Route 50. Mt. Carmel sits along the banks of the Wabash River on the Illinois-Indiana border about 10 miles from Princeton, Indiana. I currently live in northeastern Tennessee near the Virginia and North Carolina borders.

I have to have my morning coffee before I become human for the day. I'm a zombie before morning coffee. I usually just brew Folgers or Maxwell House. I generally drink it with nondairy creamer and Splenda. Sometimes, I'll drink it black. Other times, I'll drink it with sugar, honey, or creamer. It just depends on my mood…

Going to work, which is where I need to go now. I'll just throw that one out here real quick. I'll check back later when I have more time to read and post. Peter Griffin was my first thought when I read the title. LOL!

Some of these have already been mentioned, but this is a list of sad songs I like: Tears in Heaven by Eric Clapton In the Arms of an Angel by Sarah McLaughlin Some Days Are Diamonds (Some Days Are Stone) by John Denver Concrete Angel by Martina McBride Fade Into You by Mazzy Star I Can't Make You Love Me by Bonnie Raitt…

I also struggle with depression and anxiety. I understand the frustration you feel when it interferes with your ability to function. Do you have other family or friends who workout at a gym or would be willing to go? Maybe you could get together with them when your boyfriend has to work. Another option would be to find a…

As others have said, the only thing you can do is be honest and straightforward with him. Just explain to him that you want workout time to be alone time because it helps you concentrate on your goals.

If you can get it, I think locally produced honey sold at a farmers' market would be your best bet. Honey is sugary because the nectar bees use to make honey is a sugar. That's not going to change no matter the source. That's just the way it is. I think demonizing sugar is silly. Like all foods, eat it in moderation, and…

One of my favorite games even though I haven't played it in a while. I work in customer service, so I found it quite therapeutic after a long day at work.

Frequently describes my work days.

I have a Fitbit One. My wife has a Fitbit Flex. We're both happy with our Fitbits. I chose the Fitbit One because I like to see the readout as I go. It comes with a silicone clip, and I usually clip mine to my shirt collar. It also comes with a special wristband for wearing at night if you want to use the sleep tracking…

Personally, I'm not the least bit afraid to carry on with what I'm doing, and drop anyone who is not supportive. For some reason, the saying, "Misery loves company," comes to mind. I have enough problems keeping my own moods in check. I'm certainly not willing to let anyone drag me down.

You can disable the negative calorie adjustment on MFP by going to the Settings Tab > Diary Settings. Under Diary Settings, there is a check box for disabling the negative calorie adjustment. I only care if I've burned enough calories to earn some exercise calories. If no exercise calories are earned, then I take that as a…

I welcome anyone who wants to be a Fitbit friend or MFP friend. Here's my Fitbit profile: https://www.fitbit.com/user/2H6TGF

I have a Fitbit One, and wear it almost constantly. I recently lost or misplaced my charger somewhere around the house. So, it's about dead. I've started using a Sportline pedometer I have for a backup plan. I decided to order a new charger since it's been several days. I'm just waiting on it to get here. For linking…

I only feel irritable enough to rip a person's face off when I'm at work. Once I clock out and go home, I can get away from all that annoys me. The joys of customer service jobs.... Now I wonder how many calories would be burned beating an annoyance to a bloody pulp?

I just brew my own coffee at home, and flavor it with 2 packets of Splenda and 1 teaspoon of non-dairy creamer. I'm not a morning person, so I have to have my morning coffee and some me time before I'm ready to face the day. I sometimes drink coffee black, and sometimes use real creamer and honey or sugar for a change of…

It's a toss up for me between Five Guys and Fuddrucker's. We have both in my town. I don't eat at either place on any kind of regular basis. It's a treat that I work into my calories. I just decide where I'm willing to sacrifice in order to fit it into my budget. Cost is another factor that keeps me from eating there more…