I have always been a reasonably fit person, even throughout 4 pregnancies, but I am finding I do not have as much time as I used to for working out each day. I still like to do some exercise on a regular basis, but I need something more. I'm used to eating anything I want, and I'm not a very healthy eater! Does calorie counting really work? I have a weight loss goal of losing 10 lbs. and toning up a bit. Last night I started a routine on my Biggest Loser Nintendo Wii game and it seems achievable in 8 weeks or less. Part of the routine does include healthy eating choices and I've downloaded 2 apps on my Droid phone to help me keep track of my calories each day. Not sure which I'll end up sticking with, but wanted to see which platform I'd like better. Both have the availability to go online on a computer or on the application on the phone to track food.
The first application I signed up for is called Calorie Counter - MyFitnessPal. I liked this free application because it is clean and fresh looking. Very easy to see what calories you've eaten so far and what you have left for the day. It lacks the bar code scanner, but I haven't figured out how much I'd be using the scanner yet so I still want to track this one for a few days. Right away this app asks you to setup an account that you can use online. The second application I signed up for is called Calorie Counter by FatSecret. This app has the bar code scanner which I used on my Honey Bunches of Oats Cereal this morning and it was very simple to do. It scanned it in, added it as my breakfast and added the calories from it. If you want to use this app online on your computer, you will have to manually sign-up for it from your phone. Not hard to do, but not automatic like the first app I downloaded.
I will keep you updated on what app works best for my goals and maybe it can help you, too. What do you do to lose weight and stay fit?
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What a world - Used to be simple - eat less - eat better - exercise + lose weight - Now there are "apps" to do it all for us - What are you scanning the bar code in with??? Gee used to be I had no excuse for not losing - Now I can say I forgot my DROID at home - so I can have a day off from it all!
Kathleen - I saw yo uat rain camp - You do NOT need to lose 10 lbs - But i applaud your efforts and am off to take a look at these apps! Now I could use it!
Good luck with it and keep us posted - I'm thinking of calling my son to see if he's using the Wii and if not to bring it home on his next trip so I can check out Biggest Loser on Wii!
Hi Marcia,
Thank you! :) My scale has creeped up a bit after my 4th child so I'd like to get back to a few less pounds and a much more toned me. LOL @ the forgot my Droid at home. I could never use that excuse because my friends laugh at me for being glued to it.
The phone scans the bar codes in using the camera. It's very neat! There is another app called Shop Savvy that scans in bar codes at stores and tells you where you can find the cheapest price on items. I used it to save a friend money on a doll house at Christmas time last year and posted a blog about it. I don't know what these phones can't do, but I love it!
If you don't have a Wii, I highly recommend the Biggest Loser and Jillian Michael's workout dvds. I was doing those last year and they're 20-45 minutes long, awesome workouts! Noticed a difference right away in my arms and legs.
Thanks for commenting!
Sincerely,
Kathleen
Good luck Kathleen - funny that we are able to take advantage of some of our kids toys for ourselves . Have a gr8 day!
Both seem like good tools. I think exercise is really key. Good luck with your program. I am sure you will reach your goal.
Exercise just hasn't done the trick for me. Helps you tone up, but not really lose those last few pounds. Everyone has told me that dieting is what will do it. Took me years, but I think I'm going to try it. LOL
@ Noah - I bought the Wii for us! LOL Kids are finally getting big enough to use it.