"It's time to REALLY get serious about losing some weight,
and getting back to where I was in '08"... That's my mantra right now and my weight goal is in sight, thanks to an app (FREE TOO!) I have on my new Droid phone called 'Calorie Counter' by Fatsecret. It's simple, and has allowed me to scrutinize all those hidden calories I was taking in so unconsciously, a bite here and 2 bites there... So, calories In, calories Out, it's that simple... There are 4 different ways to look up calories, you can even scan the barcode on the package... Since I love to cook, and do a lot of it for the family, it takes a little more time to calculate your calories if you're using a combination of fresh ingredients, but as my husband jokingly says, "it's time away from eating", and I can input the info on the run while I'm waiting at one of the kids activities. It really does make me think about what I want versus what I'm just eating...
Eventually I won't need to count the calories, I'll know, but until I get back on track, right now I'm happy with my progress and psyched about the results. For example, I was shocked at how many calories were in the "Vincent's Tomato Sauces" we were eating, about 100 calories for half a cup, versus delicious 'Trader Joe's Rustico' at less than half the calories. What is your favorite tomato/marinara sauce in a jar?
Tomorrow I'll be looking at 'reflective workout clothes' for the Winter...
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