I purchased FitDay

I was very surprised and pleased about how easy it is to use. I hate
counting calories, have put it off for a long time, and this software
practically does it for me so... a good thing.

(no, I'm not pushing FitDay, jus' sayin')

Today was a day of abstinence for me, my first. I felt like I was
starving to death, and I still ended up taking in over 3,000 calories.

And the worst thing is, I really *tried*. This afternoon I felt like
there was a beast in my stomach screaming EAT SOMETHING OR DIE, and I
still held out and didn't binge like I felt compelled to do.

I still had almost 1,000 calories more than I wanted to take in today
and I ate almost nothing compared to what I usually eat.

This is going to be harder than I thought. :-/

"Lisa" wrote in message ...
I was very surprised and pleased about how easy it is to use. I hate
counting calories, have put it off for a long time, and this software
practically does it for me so... a good thing.

(no, I'm not pushing FitDay, jus' sayin')

Today was a day of abstinence for me, my first. I felt like I was
starving to death, and I still ended up taking in over 3,000 calories.

And the worst thing is, I really *tried*. This afternoon I felt like
there was a beast in my stomach screaming EAT SOMETHING OR DIE, and I
still held out and didn't binge like I felt compelled to do.

I still had almost 1,000 calories more than I wanted to take in today and
I ate almost nothing compared to what I usually eat.

This is going to be harder than I thought. :-/

Fitday is a great tool. I think most of us use it - at least the free
version of it.

Any time you reduce your intake from what you are used to, there is a period
of time that the body protests and you'll feel tired and crabby. Then it
adapts, and that feeling goes away. One way to combat that is to make small
changes - say cut your typical intake by 500 calories per day for a week.
Then take it down a bit more. Also, make sure that what do you eat really
counts. Pick foods that are really going to nourish and energize your body.
If you used to eat 4000 calories of crap, and now you eat 2000 calories of
crap, you'll feel like crap. But if you now eat 2000 calories of healthy,
well-balanced fuel, you should actually feel better.

I've used fitday for several years and like both versions - online and
offline software.


"Lisa" wrote in message ...
I was very surprised and pleased about how easy it is to use. I hate
counting calories, have put it off for a long time, and this software
practically does it for me so... a good thing.

(no, I'm not pushing FitDay, jus' sayin')

Today was a day of abstinence for me, my first. I felt like I was
starving to death, and I still ended up taking in over 3,000 calories.

And the worst thing is, I really *tried*. This afternoon I felt like
there was a beast in my stomach screaming EAT SOMETHING OR DIE, and I
still held out and didn't binge like I felt compelled to do.

I still had almost 1,000 calories more than I wanted to take in today and
I ate almost nothing compared to what I usually eat.

This is going to be harder than I thought. :-/

Beverly wrote:

I've used fitday for several years and like both versions - online and
offline software.


How has it impacted your weight loss goals?

determined wrote:
Fitday is a great tool. I think most of us use it - at least the free
version of it.

Any time you reduce your intake from what you are used to, there is a period
of time that the body protests and you'll feel tired and crabby. Then it
adapts, and that feeling goes away. One way to combat that is to make small
changes - say cut your typical intake by 500 calories per day for a week.
Then take it down a bit more. Also, make sure that what do you eat really
counts. Pick foods that are really going to nourish and energize your body.
If you used to eat 4000 calories of crap, and now you eat 2000 calories of
crap, you'll feel like crap. But if you now eat 2000 calories of healthy,
well-balanced fuel, you should actually feel better.


Sounds logical. I luckily happened on a nutritionist's site this
morning, one where she answers all sorts of questions, entered some
basic information and received some suggestions about how much fat,
carbohydrate, etc. I should be taking in each day based on my diet goal.
I'm even more pleased than yesterday as it seems to be slowly but
surely coming together for me.

I was once more surprised (based on FitDay calculations) on exactly how
much 'junk' I'm eating per day - the maximum value being 4 times more
than I should of some foods. Yikes.

On Jun 21, 4:37 am, Lisa wrote:
Beverly wrote:
I've used fitday for several years and like both versions - online and
offline software.

How has it impacted your weight loss goals?

I lost my origianl weight through the WW program back in 1996. I've
used Fitday since that time whenever I see a few pounds coming back.
It helps me to keep on track and lets me see where I'm adding those
additional calories.

I must say exercise has been the largest reason I've been able to
maintain my weight loss. In the winter months when I'm not able to
get out on the bike as often I see the weight slowly creep up.

Beverly

If I may suggest, eliminating large meals and having a large number of small
meals.


"Lisa" wrote in message ...
I was very surprised and pleased about how easy it is to use. I hate
counting calories, have put it off for a long time, and this software
practically does it for me so... a good thing.

(no, I'm not pushing FitDay, jus' sayin')

Today was a day of abstinence for me, my first. I felt like I was
starving to death, and I still ended up taking in over 3,000 calories.

And the worst thing is, I really *tried*. This afternoon I felt like
there was a beast in my stomach screaming EAT SOMETHING OR DIE, and I
still held out and didn't binge like I felt compelled to do.

I still had almost 1,000 calories more than I wanted to take in today and
I ate almost nothing compared to what I usually eat.

This is going to be harder than I thought. :-/

On Jun 20, 1:52 pm, Lisa wrote:
Today was a day of abstinence for me, my first. I felt like I was
starving to death, and I still ended up taking in over 3,000 calories.

LOL!

What sort of abstinence is it, when you're taking in something like
twice the calories that you need?

"Kaz Kylheku" wrote in message
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On Jun 20, 1:52 pm, Lisa wrote:
Today was a day of abstinence for me, my first. I felt like I was
starving to death, and I still ended up taking in over 3,000 calories.

LOL!

What sort of abstinence is it, when you're taking in something like
twice the calories that you need?


Maybe she was abstaining from sex?

"em" wrote in message
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"Kaz Kylheku" wrote in message
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On Jun 20, 1:52 pm, Lisa wrote:
Today was a day of abstinence for me, my first. I felt like I was
starving to death, and I still ended up taking in over 3,000 calories.

LOL!

What sort of abstinence is it, when you're taking in something like
twice the calories that you need?

Well, in the case of someone who is significantly overweight, 3000-6000
calories is not all that abnormal.