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I've got a FitBit One to help motivate me to get out there and walk. I keep track of my steps and miles, and have it linked to MFP. The FitBit also helps to track periods of restlessness during sleep. I really like it, and wear it almost constantly. I check in on both websites several times a day to keep track of my…

I'm sarcastic and moody. My wife also says I'm antisocial.

Congratulations on what you've accomplished! Great job and good story! I really like your philosophy of focusing on what you've achieved even if you didn't get the outcome you expected at times during your journey. Like you've said, I've also been trying to log my food before I eat it so I can decide if I want to eat those…

I'll give you a father's perspective. My wife and I have a 4-year-old daughter. When our daughter was younger, she seemed to prefer me. When she was littler, I was home less often due to school and work schedules. When I was home, I usually had homework, studying, and household chores to catch up on, and was frequently…

I've recently started posting, too. I lurked for a little while as I've just recently started developing a diet and exercise habit. One reason was high cholesterol and having my doctor put me on Atorvastatin to help lower my cholesterol. Another reason was as part of an effort to manage depression and anxiety. I take…

I've not met a Greek yogurt yet that I've disliked. My wife often buys Dannon Lite n Fit in a big tub, Oikos, or Great Value. I like the thicker texture and sharper flavor of Greek yogurt, personally. I think we have Lite n Fit in the fridge right now. I like to add frozen fruit to it, and pretend it's ice cream.…

LOL! You made me laugh on that note. I've never been to a gym. I work in retail, so I'm ready to be away from the general public when I'm not at work. I could probably successfully ignore others around me as I tend to become really focused when I'm on a mission. As my wife puts it, I'm a search-and-destroy shopper when…

I understand your desire to get off the anti-depressants. Just be sure to work with your doctor toward that goal. I know from personal experience that suddenly going off your medications can have horrible health consequences. I've been battling depression and anxiety for years, and it's been a long road to manage it. It…

I'm new at dieting and fitness, myself. I think my food diary is open to friends, but not public. I'm not particularly worried about what others think of my choices. If I want to know, I'll ask for opinions. I'm not the type to get up in arms over unsolicited advice or criticism because I don't pay attention to it anyway.…

I've been thinking about checking out Wii Fit.

I'll second the suggestion of walking. I just recently started trying to develop some healthier habits. I'm watching what I eat more closely, and have taken up walking. I got a Fitbit One, so I use my step counts and distance walked as exercise motivators. My wife and I work opposing shifts most of the time to save on…

You could always treat it as a reward. Make it into an incentive to help you achieve whatever goal you have in mind. "When I do X, I'll treat myself to a Route 44 Dr. Pepper from Sonic." As someone else said, you could also work the calories into your diet and sacrifice somewhere else.

I've just started walking using the perimeter of the yard as a track. I have a decent sized yard that is fenced all the way around. I just walk at a steady comfortable pace along the fence. Sometimes I weave random paths around the yard to change things. I have two dogs and a small child, so it's something I can do while…

Great song! I was listening to it last night on the way home from work.

I suffer from depression and anxiety, myself. Tackling my diet, fitness, and sleep habits is part of my own efforts to manage it. My doctor has strongly emphasized that my cholesterol and weight are a concern. In fact, she recently prescribed atorvastatin (generic Lipitor) to help lower my cholesterol as well as suggesting…

Stone by Alice in Chains Voices by Alice in Chains Both of these songs have been stuck in my head the last few days. Right now, I'm watching a documentary "Mysteries of the Afghan Gold" on H2 History Channel, and planning to watch CBS Sunday Morning next. Any day off work is a great day for me!

I've always heard eight 8 oz glasses of water per day as a rule of thumb. Tracking my water intake on MFP, I've discovered I drink 10 glasses of water on an average day. That's including my coffee and tea. I only count coffee and tea if I'm using Splenda like I do at home. If I drink sweet tea when I go out to eat, I don't…

I just recently got a FitBit One. I've linked it with MFP. I compare notes on both sites when I sync my FitBit and check in. Right now, I'm just practicing the habit of counting calories. I do keep track of my step counts from FitBit. I also downloaded the DriveBit app to my phone to help keep track of driving times in the…

My wife and I went to a local Mexican restaurant for dinner last night. I've only recently started counting calories, so I was trying to figure it out, too. I have a FitBit One linked to MFP, so I check both sites to compare notes when I check in. I was pretty certain I was going to have to do some guess work on this meal,…