Writing it down...

For the past week I have been writing everything down that I put in my mouth.. It is a good idea, for anyone that is having a problem with control issues. I really don't no how to count calories yet... But I do want to start soon. When I look back at what I eat, That's how I try to change my eating habits for the next day.. And that is a Plus... any idea to how to count calories properly..

I read the calorie count on all boxes plus for things like fruit there are websites that give the calorie count for other food.. Most restaraunts have a nutrition pamphlet as well.. Hope that helps a bit...

That is such a good thing! There are some awesome free calorie logs online, too. This one is very easy to use:

Free Calorie Counter, Diet & Exercise Journal | MyFitnessPal.com

All you do is type the food and the program counts the calories for you. You can log exercise and it will set up a basic weight loss plan for you. You can see exactly what nutrients you need to add very easily.

Bodybugg is also a good tracking tool. I got mine free with a gym membership at 24hr fitness. Their site lets you log calories and the bugg measures your exact calorie expenditure for the day. You wear it on your arm. Their site is not free but it's reasonably priced.

When I was counting calories I used www.thedailyplate.com after about a week I was over it.. but some find it useful