Nutrition computer software?
 

Hello all,

I'm looking for a software program (for Windows) that will let me
enter all the food I eat with the nutrition info, and then I can just
tell it specifically what I eat every day and have it automagically
keep track of calorie count and all that jazz.
I did a search on download.com and came up with a buttload of this
kind of app, so was wondering what people on this group are using, if
any? Is there maybe 1 or 2 of them that are considered to be the best
amoung the group?

Thanks :)

Nutrition computer software?
 

Hark! I heard Joe User say:

I'm looking for a software program (for Windows) that will let me
enter all the food I eat with the nutrition info, and then I can just
tell it specifically what I eat every day and have it automagically
keep track of calorie count and all that jazz.

Excellent decision! A food log, IMHO, makes all the difference.

I did a search on download.com and came up with a buttload of this
kind of app, so was wondering what people on this group are using, if
any? Is there maybe 1 or 2 of them that are considered to be the best
amoung the group?

I like DietPower (www.dietpower.com), although it can be kind of clunky;
you have to close the food log to open the recipe creator,
etc. Still, it's really helped me a lot!

I use it to plan out what I can eat for the day, based on what how
many calories I'm using at dinner (family time). It's especially
nice to know how many calories I have left for evening snacks, as
that's my favorite munch time. And it helps me cut back here and
add there, depending on what sounds good at the time.

For example, let's say I'm planning to have some low-fat string cheese
and Ry-Krisp crackers for an evening snack, but I decide that I'm extra
hungry and want some carrots or celery too; DietPower will help figure
how much I need to cut back on the cheese and/or crackers to save enough
calories for the veggies, down to 1/8th of a serving. This makes it much
easier to stick to my calorie limits -- basically, I create a personal
diet plan every day. It's fun and gives me freedom to eat what I want,
at the time of day that I want it.

This approach may not work for everyone, but I've lost 14 pounds in less
than 8 weeks, so I'm pretty happy... :-)

--
J.J. in WA State (Change COLD to HOT for e-mail)

Start of diet : 251 Current Weight : 237
Original Weight: 275 Goal Weight : 150

Nutrition computer software?
 

"Joe User" wrote in message
...
Hello all,

I'm looking for a software program (for Windows) that will let me
enter all the food I eat with the nutrition info, and then I can just
tell it specifically what I eat every day and have it automagically
keep track of calorie count and all that jazz.
I did a search on download.com and came up with a buttload of this
kind of app, so was wondering what people on this group are using, if
any? Is there maybe 1 or 2 of them that are considered to be the best
amoung the group?

Thanks :)

Many in the group use www.fitday.com which is an online program. They also
have a pc based program that a few of us use - including myself. I like
their pc version because it's a little easier to use and has many more
reports available.

Beverly

Nutrition computer software?
 

Joe User wrote in
:

Hello all,

I'm looking for a software program (for Windows) that will let
me enter all the food I eat with the nutrition info, and then I
can just tell it specifically what I eat every day and have it
automagically keep track of calorie count and all that jazz.
I did a search on download.com and came up with a buttload of
this kind of app, so was wondering what people on this group are
using, if any? Is there maybe 1 or 2 of them that are considered
to be the best amoung the group?

Thanks :)

Fitday seems to be the popular choice. I use it but I've been
slacking lately (shame on me!) A lot of times I eat with the
intention of logging it, and even that changes how I eat!

Nutrition computer software?
 

Joe User wrote in
:

Hello all,

I'm looking for a software program (for Windows) that will let me
enter all the food I eat with the nutrition info, and then I can just
tell it specifically what I eat every day and have it automagically
keep track of calorie count and all that jazz.
I did a search on download.com and came up with a buttload of this
kind of app, so was wondering what people on this group are using, if
any? Is there maybe 1 or 2 of them that are considered to be the best
amoung the group?

Thanks :)

DietPower has helped me to lose over 75 lbs since July '03. It will do
everything you want and more. You can download a 2 week trial from
http://www.dietpower.com. I haven't tried any others so I can't compare
them. However, I am definitely sold.

Phil M.

--
"Pain is temporary: the success it brings can be everlasting."
-fortune cookie

Nutrition computer software?
 

Ignoramus21826 wrote in news:c4p43m
:

In article , Phil M. wrote:
Joe User wrote in
:

Hello all,

I'm looking for a software program (for Windows) that will let me
enter all the food I eat with the nutrition info, and then I can just
tell it specifically what I eat every day and have it automagically
keep track of calorie count and all that jazz.
I did a search on download.com and came up with a buttload of this
kind of app, so was wondering what people on this group are using, if
any? Is there maybe 1 or 2 of them that are considered to be the best
amoung the group?

Thanks :)

DietPower has helped me to lose over 75 lbs since July '03. It will do
everything you want and more. You can download a 2 week trial from
http://www.dietpower.com. I haven't tried any others so I can't
compare
them. However, I am definitely sold.

Phil M.


Can dietpower synchronize somehow between two computers?

i


Yes. The easiest way is to use DietPower's built-in import/export
feature. Export the data to a shared directory from one PC, then import
it to the other PC. Once you buy the program, you can copy it on to any
number of computers, so long as each copy is used only by the original
licensee.

Phil M.

--
"Pain is temporary: the success it brings can be everlasting."
-fortune cookie

Nutrition computer software?
 

Site that works and is free but still in testing is www.eworkouttracker.com
no idea how it compairs to the other sites listed.

"Joe User" wrote in message
...
Hello all,

I'm looking for a software program (for Windows) that will let me
enter all the food I eat with the nutrition info, and then I can just
tell it specifically what I eat every day and have it automagically
keep track of calorie count and all that jazz.
I did a search on download.com and came up with a buttload of this
kind of app, so was wondering what people on this group are using, if
any? Is there maybe 1 or 2 of them that are considered to be the best
amoung the group?

Thanks :)

Nutrition computer software?
 

I downloaded several and gave them all "test drives" and found that FitDay
is probably the best of the lot. It has lots of options and a huge database
to which you can add your own under 'customs'
Www.fitday.com


in article , PhatDaddy at
wrote on 4/9/04 21:27:

"Joe User" wrote in message
...
Hello all,

I'm looking for a software program (for Windows) that will let me
enter all the food I eat with the nutrition info, and then I can just
tell it specifically what I eat every day and have it automagically
keep track of calorie count and all that jazz.
I did a search on download.com and came up with a buttload of this
kind of app, so was wondering what people on this group are using, if
any? Is there maybe 1 or 2 of them that are considered to be the best
amoung the group?

Thanks :)