What online tracking system do you use/ fit day question

[PRINCESS VIJA]

I just checked fit day super quick, (I have to get to bed, I have to be up by 3:00AM) and it looked like you have to subscribe to it, and pay about $30 for it. Is it worth it? How much do you use it? Are there some free websites that help you track your caloric intake? Thanks!

[NCRedding]

Unless they changed recently, the fitday online program is free. You can buy a software fitday that is more involved, but the online program was very useful to me. I don't think I would have paid $30 per month for it though. I would probably pay for weight watchers online for that amount.

I just went over to fitday, and it still indicates it is free.

[cewait]

Fitday is free and remains one of the better free nutrition trackers out there. We use it with our clients in the health club I train at. The free version is a little awkward to use but once you get up and running it works well. The purchased software works a little better since you are not waiting on the internet and the non state of the art search engine on the free version.

Obviously, a tracker is only as good as the data going in. Read the portion selection carfully and learn what a portion size is so that you can more accurately track your inputs.

[Tiger Lily 03]

I use fit day and sparkpeople and like them both. Both are not an exact science, but once you get your things figured out, I find that I am a creature of habit and usually the favorites are the things I use most often.

I have found it a valuable service and love the free aspect. If I had to pay for it I would not afford that amount in a monthly fee and definitely would not subscribe.

You do need to register for both, but it should not be a cost.

[JudyS]

I just found a new service, CalorieCount (caloriecount.about.com) It's part of www.About.com

So far, it looks pretty good. It's still in beta-testing and the user interface takes some getting used to, but it has a huge database of brand-name foods.

[luvmyfam444]

go to www.sparkpeople.com

It's AWESOME & totally free! And there are some great message boards there (you can jpin one for your age or the #s you need to lose, etc)

[DisneyDawnNH]

I read this post yesterday and decided to check out the sparkpeople site- it is AWESOME! Thank you for that website info - I didn't realize there were such great FREE tools out there. :thumbsup2

[r3ngels]

you guys are great... I was just going to post what website's (other than this) do people use-- You people are so good at reading minds, very scary :goodvibes

[Mai Ku Tiki]

Well, Sparkpeople looks great but they don't offer lo-carb options...For me, that is needed since even one tiny carb triggers a binge. :guilty:

Anyone know of a good LO-CARB tracking/support site?