My Fitness Pal App

I know there can be a lot of controversy between those who count calories, and those who feel that if you just eat the right things, there is no need to count.

I kinda agree with both points, because i feel you can be a little bit more carefree when you are putting in the right things into your mouth, therefore you don't really need to 'count'. If that even makes sense.

BUT, on the flip side of things, i never really learned HOW horrible of things i was putting into my body, until i started counting.

I guess i just find counting makes you a little bit more aware, and it's easy to see how quickly things can add up!

Anyways- after that little ramble, i thought i would talk about the app that i mainly use to count my calories, aka -- make better choices when i'm out at a restaurant.

I typically use My Fitness Pal , if you are unfamiliar with the app, i will break it down for ya.

It's a free calorie counting, and weight management program.

You can use your computer, or from your mobile device, and its super fast and easy.

It makes a daily log of your food intake for the day, and tells you how many calories each item it is.

One of the things that i love most about this app, is that ... there is almost EVERYTHING in it! Even like particular restaurants/ fast food joints and brand names.

You can also scan your food by the bar code, if you are having difficulty finding it by name.

The app also remembers previous entries, which makes it super efficient and quick to use.

Along side the food aspect of the app, it also gives you a way to log your daily exercise!

I think this is a great app.... especially, since its FREE!

Have you tried this app before? If not- do you use a different one? I would love to try others !