Do you count your calories?

Hi David, I have to qualify that I'm not just counting the calories only. The website helps you to record the food's calories, vitamins and minerals as well. Thus you basically have a holistic idea whether you are eating a healthy food. It will also highlight if it is too high in fat or sugar or sodium or cholestrol. In this initial stages, it does seem like I'm spending way too much time to record everything, but it creates so much awareness with regards to the food I normally eat. I am able to choose healthier food in the process, less fried food and more fruits and vegetables. I also have a cheat day where I eat anything I liked. So I won't feel so deprived. Hi tonirose, It's unfortunate that rice is our staple food in this part of the world. It is very difficult to totally take it away from my diet. Thus, I can only reduce the portions. At the same time, discipline is the ultimate solution to losing weight, I agree. Glad your friend is able to lose weight.

i do not count my calories,, but a got a friend he used to be very fat during college days i last saw him at the graduation 2008 after i saw him at mat daughters 1stbirthday this last December 2010 i saw shocked because he is now very slim, he said he eat everything except rice and have at least 30 minutes of walking exercise everyday and of-course dicipline =)

I totally agree laydee. Moderation is the key to a healthy weight.

I agree that we need to be happy. I am not happy with my weight per se, I was more unhappy that I was not eating healthily. I am eating lots of fried food, convenience food and such. I also eat out a lot, thus it became pertinent that I choose the right food knowing that I am not getting any younger. By tracking what I ate, I began noticing that I was making better and healthier choices. I became resistent to recording unhealthy food in my calorie counter site and refused to eat them even when served right in front of me. I am more conscious. I used to just eat whatever I liked.

I used to be like you. I have been naturally thin for most of my life. I could eat anything and remain like a stick, some people called me. But as age and metabolism catches up on me, plus my new job which entails more sedentary lifestyle as well as entertaining clients (which does not help my waistline), my weight began to rise drastically over the past few months! Thus, I need to watch my calories.

Hi Oscar, It's great to hear that you had a positive experience from counting calories. Even though there are days when I go overboard with the eating and snacking, and loaded on too much calories, the great thing is that you can start all over again the very next day. Most days I'm able to cut down some calories, here and there. At the same time, it helps me to get off my feet and exercise, as I could log my activities as well. So after jogging for half an hour, it's creates great pleasure to record these activities in the activity log and see how much I have burnt, so in the end I would still be able to cut down my calories. Losing 20 lbs is a great success. Congrats! I don't need to lose that much though. I'd be happy to lose half of what you lost. I must keep at it. I know it will eventually pay off.

Oh, your friend also suggested it? That's great. I find it so useful. I can track my food and drinks, analyse whether I have enough nutrients at the end of the day. i can track my activities as well. I become more aware of the food I eat, whether they are healthy or not. I start to avoid unhealthy ones, even when they are served right before my eyes. I learn to avoid them.

Hi Jameygc, I agree with you. Whichever way we use to lose those extra pounds is eventually going to increase our self-confidence and make us feel good about ourselves. After more than a week counting calories and doing some simple exercises, I already feel a little lighter. My steps are a little more bouncy and brisk. I don't feel so sluggish. And best of all, I could fit into my pants without much of a struggle.

I understand. There are times when I lost count too. But I try my best to recall what I ate during the day. I have access to the internet at work and at home, which makes it easier for me to record my food intake. If you have those smartphones, you can also download the calorie counter apps.

Hi maximax8, I have been weighing myself at home and it remained at a reasonable number. Then I weighed at my mum's and I was 3kg more than what I thought I was supposed to be. It was a rude shock. My bathroom scale is out of order. As my appetite rose, my weight rose another 2kg. That was when I decided that there is a need for me to do something about my weight. I used to drink a lot of carbonated drinks. Now I choose water or zero calorie drinks to quench my thirst. Sugary drinks are a killer! When I tracked my food and drinks, I discovered that a can of coke cost me a LOT of calories, but it does not make me full at all. Grapefruit is a good choice. It has been deemed as a fruit for losing weight. Another one is pineapple. I need to lose one stone, not too much. Good luck with your dieting!

Hi Hatley, Having a particular medical condition, there is a need for you to watch a specific aspect of your diet, specifically your blood sugar count. Thank you for your tip on the scrubbers. I think I need to put more of that into my diet.

Ouh... That's a bit extreme. I think I love food too much that I would not turn that obsessive with weight. In fact, I have never really dieted in my life. In my younger days, I could eat anything and everything and remained thin. My main concern for wanting to lose weight was that it rose 5kg within just a couple of months. I knew that if I let things be, I can start to be overweight real soon. Thus, I decided to count my calories. It had a positive impact on me. Sometimes, people in the house buy food that is not particularly unhealthy, for example, food that may be high in cholestrol or something like that. But I still eat them, just that I reduce the portion. I used to be tempted to eat 2 pieces, but now I just eat one, and I find something more healthy to eat to fill me up. At the same time, I can choose to not eat the food served, because I knew that it is not healthy. I became more aware of food I eat and made better choices. I don't panic when I eat more calories on one day, it's normal especially when I have some cravings. Great thing about this site is that I get to know what is the amount of calories I needed to maintain my current weight. I never knew about this before.

Hi Uminoor, maybe I failed to highlight that this site not only calculates calories per se. In fact, it calculates all nutrients, vitamins and minerals as well. Thus, you can analyse based on individual food or what you ate in a day, where it is high in sodium or fat. It will be highlighted in red. Each food is also graded from A to F, in terms of its healthiness. Eating in moderation is great advice. My appetite seems to have grown while my metabolism has deteriorated. By tracking my food intake, I can keep it in check. Thank you for your valuable contribution!

I like this idea. There are times when the food that has been cooked at home contains lots of fat and calories. What I did was to get a small plate instead of a dinner plate. After eating the small plate of food, I waited for my brain to digest that I am full. At least, when I record my food intake, I can say I had half a serving.

It's great that you exercise for an hour a day. I wish I could do that. I don't throw up my food. Neither do I starve myself, depriving me of the nutrients I need. Like you mentioned, I need to eat healthier food and snacks. This calorie counting website helps me analyse my food intake and rate them, so I'm aware which is healthy and which is not. Before this, I just eat what I like. I love carbonated drinks, fries and chips. These are not healthy for me. Nowadays I avoid them, because after logging in the food, I realise how these food are unhealthy for me. I definitely need to exercise more. Thanks for the reminder!