Weight and finances – the two things that never seem to be under control! Well weight, just like finances, needs a roadmap to get things started. Whether you’re trying to lose the last remaining baby weight, finally getting in shape, making sure you’re eating healthy, or if you’re trying to fit into that perfect wedding dress (like myself), a calorie calculator can be your best friend.
I’ve never had a weight issue, per say. But, I’m teeny-tiny (barely five foot) so when I put on a few pounds you can see them. Also, for as petite as I am, I’m naturally curvy. Thanks Mom! So knowing there’s a wedding dress to squeeze into in 14 months, I’m trying to stay on top of my body now more than ever.
There are a gazillion (that’s just an estimate) weight loss tools, trackers, apps, websites, etc. out there. And everybody is different so what works for one person does not work for all. The one that I’ve found has worked the best for me is: myfitnesspal.com. I started using the app / website consistently since January and I’ve already lost close to eight pounds. Not a whole lot, but if you’re little like me you know how hard it is to lose even 1 measly pound!
I love Myfitnesspal because you can access it anywhere – on the computer and on your phone. And with a database of 1000’s of foods and recipes, it’s so easy to input your calories and figure out how much more you can consume for the day.
When you first sign up, you input your starting weight (and measurements, if you like), what your goal size is, and your activity level. From there it calculates how many calories you should consume every day, and that’s it! I input all my breakfast, lunch, dinner, and snack items… as well as my daily workouts. Let me tell you, it really spells out that I can indeed have that bowl of ice cream tonight if I go to my exercise class.
My favorite part is at the end of the day, you click “complete this entry” and a new screen pops up saying “if every day were like today, you’d weigh BLANK amount in 5 weeks.” The blank amount is very exciting.
They also have tools online for figuring out your BMI, seeing how much calories you’ve consumed over a given time, and a little weight loss ticker to show off to your friends. Oh! And you can add friends much like facebook to give you support.
There are a ton of other sites and apps like this one. What are some of your favorites?
Hope everyone had a wonderful week and has a blissful and lovely weekend. Next week the blog will feature special editions for Passover and Easter, so stay tuned!
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