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Medical Forum / Diseases and Disorders / Diabetes / March 2006Free carb/cal counter?
Type II and 40 lbs overweight. I am determined to shed some weight. What I need is a calorie and carb counter, in a compact book version or as a download. I downloaded and printed out the free USDA Nutritive Value of Foods. It provides too much information that I do not need, which makes it bulky and cumbersome. Anyone know if there is a free download for a calorie/carb counter only? Thanks  SignatureJames > Type II and 40 lbs overweight. I am determined to shed some weight. > What I need is a calorie and carb counter, in a compact book version > or as a download. I bought a small book from a bookstore that I can read easily anywhere. I used to take it out with me in my handbag when I was first diagnosed. It was well under $10 here in Australia and I am sure you could find similar. I found it easier to manage than printed sheets. OzGirl it is so good to see you. I downloaded this newsgroup just to say Hi to you and tell you I miss you in Chat. Also, a Happy Belated Birthday. Come see us soon. I really do miss you and ask about you all the time. Jac >> Type II and 40 lbs overweight. I am determined to shed >some weight. [quoted text clipped - 7 lines] >Australia and I am sure you could find similar. I found it >easier to manage than printed sheets. > OzGirl it is so good to see you. I downloaded this newsgroup just to > say Hi to you and tell you I miss you in Chat. Also, a Happy Belated > Birthday. Come see us soon. I really do miss you and ask about you > all the time. Lol, thanks Jac. You should come here more often ;) And thanks for the birthday wishes. :: Type II and 40 lbs overweight. I am determined to shed some weight. :: What I need is a calorie and carb counter, in a compact book version [quoted text clipped - 6 lines] :: Anyone know if there is a free download for a calorie/carb counter :: only? fitday.com > Type II and 40 lbs overweight. I am determined to shed some weight. What I > need is a calorie and carb counter, in a compact book version or as a [quoted text clipped - 5 lines] > > Anyone know if there is a free download for a calorie/carb counter only? Anything you download that would be helpful would be bulky and cumbersome because there are so many different kinds of food that you would want the information on. I would recommend you look into getting a calorie/carb pocket calculator. It will cost you a little, but it's a good investment in your health and the most convenient. This book isn't free but they have some available for as little as a penny. You have to pay shipping which is $3.79 but considering what you get and the convenience of it, it's almost as good as free. http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0671695657/104-2242014-2587117?v=glance&n=283155 Best, Kurt :: James E. wrote: ::: Type II and 40 lbs overweight. I am determined to shed some [quoted text clipped - 19 lines] :: penny. You have to pay shipping which is $3.79 but considering what :: you get and the convenience of it, it's almost as good as free. http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0671695657/104-2242014-2587117?v=glance&n=283155 :: Best, :: Kurt Funny....I've been eating LC for almost 5 years now and I never needed a carry-with-me carb counter of any kind. If the OP wants to lose weight, then the best plan is to simply not eat out so much and learn to read labels. Beyond that, the OP can use free online software to count calories and or carbs. > :: James E. wrote: > ::: Type II and 40 lbs overweight. I am determined to shed some [quoted text clipped - 27 lines] > Funny....I've been eating LC for almost 5 years now and I never needed a > carry-with-me carb counter of any kind. I've never used one either, rarely do I even look things up as I've learned over the years about most of the foods that I like. > If the OP wants to lose weight, then the best plan is to simply not eat out > so much and learn to read labels. Beyond that, the OP can use free online > software to count calories and or carbs. Agree. I was just offering a couple of suggestions based on what he asked for. Kurt In the meantime I found an online counter at http://www.foodfileonline.com It has about 7000 food items and displays with numbers and neat pie-charts. The same counter is available for free download at the same site. The download file also has a number of filters for low cal, low carb etc. Very nice and freeware. No ADS! SignatureJames > Type II and 40 lbs overweight. I am determined to shed some weight. What > I [quoted text clipped - 8 lines] > > Thanks > In the meantime I found an online counter at > [quoted text clipped - 7 lines] > > Very nice and freeware. No ADS! <snip> I like the tool. Pie charts are great. Not perfect but I have gotten some useful info from it already! -Sax >Type II and 40 lbs overweight. I am determined to shed some weight. What I >need is a calorie and carb counter, in a compact book version or as a [quoted text clipped - 7 lines] > >Thanks Hi James This will sound simplistic, but think about it for a while. It worked for me. Eat out less, cook for yourself at home more. Take home-prepared meals for lunch at work when you can. When I say cook for yourself - I mean that. Not your partner cooking for you. As a side effect, you can use programs like fitday then without worrying about carrying a book around. Without books, a simple guide when you are out. Eat less than half of any meat/protein serve. Leave all starches and breads on the plate. Eat every last green item (unless it's the meat or a drink:-). That's easier to do if you share your serve with your non-dieting partner. Cheers, Alan, T2, Australia. d&e, metformin 2x500mg SignatureEverything in Moderation - Except Laughter. >Type II and 40 lbs overweight. I am determined to shed some weight. What I >need is a calorie and carb counter, in a compact book version or as a [quoted text clipped - 7 lines] > >Thanks free download? other than the USDA list? not that I know of. However the best book is at www.calorieking.com you can use their only database but if you are going to buy the book, go and get it from any local walmart or super k mart and it will be discounted right off the shelf and no shipping charges. 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