Tools

We all use tools for whatever activity we pursue. And we all have favorites...I almost can't cook without my glass mixing bowls that are also measuring cups. I actually have several kitchen gadgets I would hate to be without.

So why would it be any different when it comes to weight control? It wouldn't. This blog is a tool, it helps me keep focused and to put my thoughts down. I actually like that and while I have many times tried to keep a journal, I have never kept at it. For some reason typing seems easier for me.

The weight watchers message boards and web site are two other tools I use on a daily basis. I get a lot of good information on both. I have thought many times of joining WW on-line, but for some reason I just don't feel it is the right tool for me. I can access a lot of areas of their web site and I really enjoy them but I just don't feel the additional benefits are worth $17 per month. Having said that, I am seriously considering joining a different on-line site called my food diary. It is only $9 per month, but has a lot of features I think would benefit me and more importantly would use. It also does reports complete with charts based on your input and also makes suggestions for improvements. You input the food you eat and all your activity and it tallies up nutrition information, plus calories burned. If the program doesn't recognize the food, you can enter the recipe ingredients and it will calculate everything. The way I like to cook, that is definitely a feature that appeals to me. The site tour I took really impressed me but I won't be joining until I get back to Laughlin for the winter. Mainly because I will be without a computer while home in Sept/Oct. And of course I want to think about whether I really want to spend the money. The correct tool for the job is important and I am want to make sure that is what I get.

Plus today is day 26 OP....Way to go Mary!! You CAN do this!!