So about a month ago I got this thing called a FitBit, which is like a smarter pedometer. It tracks your steps, distance, and calories burned and then syncs wirelessly to an online dashboard. I currently have mine set for weight loss but you can probably set it for gain or at least maintenance.
The thing I really like about it is that it's about meeting goals. I'm never encouraged to think "Look how little I ate" (which you know has been a HUGE problem for me in the past) it's "Hey! I walked ten thousand steps and five miles! Goals met! AY!" It also has a widget to tell you if the food you've input matches your caloric output to see if you're over, under, or in balance.
And maybe, as for foods themselves, maybe eggs and animal proteins. Avocados are supposed to be healthy fats too (and hey who doesn't love guacamole?).
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on 2014-02-15 08:58 pm (UTC)The thing I really like about it is that it's about meeting goals. I'm never encouraged to think "Look how little I ate" (which you know has been a HUGE problem for me in the past) it's "Hey! I walked ten thousand steps and five miles! Goals met! AY!" It also has a widget to tell you if the food you've input matches your caloric output to see if you're over, under, or in balance.
Also when you meet your goals your dash gets REALLY EXCITED FOR YOU! (and yes I did eat more food after that screen shot; I took it right after exercising).
And maybe, as for foods themselves, maybe eggs and animal proteins. Avocados are supposed to be healthy fats too (and hey who doesn't love guacamole?).