My Unconquerable Soul

Food Journal - Now I See What's Going Wrong

I haven't lost any weight for a few months. I've strayed a bit (maybe more than a bit) and haven't been as steadfast with my diet but I didn't think it was that bad. I figured the only way for me to get back on track would be for me to start a food journal again. I did this for the first 6 months of my fat loss program and it helped tremendously. It was also a pain in the neck recording everything that I was putting into my face throughout the day. So, I really didn't want to start doing this again.

I bit the bullet, and downloaded Calorie Counter by Fat Secret to my Android phone this morning. I recorded my breakfast and I already see what the problem is. Having 929 cals for breakfast isn't necessarily a problem if it's my largest meal of the day (which it should be) but I tend to have a dinner equally as big. Considering this, lunch and snacks, I'm probably over my recommended daily allowance on most days. This is especially true when I indulge in some carby treats.

Calorie Counter is an awesome app! My favorite feature is the ability to scan the bar code of the product and it will identify what it is and pull up the nutrition information. This is much easier than the app I used on my iPod Touch in the past. I had to input all this information by hand. The app also has a packed database of various food items from restaurants, grocery stores and fast food. This should make it very easy to use.

I'll continue to post updates. Still on my path to 6 pack abs!

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Diabetes Cured? Drew Carey did it too!

Posted by Vaughn Sanders

I love seeing stories like this. I have my own personal story of curing my type II diabetes but it takes celebrities like Drew to get the word out to a mass audience.
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Drew Carey Weight Loss:Diabetes Cured?
Drew Carey’s weight loss has drastically improved his health on many fronts. Previously, the actor suffered from diabetes. Losing the weight helped curb his diabetes, and he said in one interview yesterday that he no longer has to take any medication for the condition. Drew certainly looks better, and has slimmed down a considerable amount.
Carey claims that he was able to get in shape by completely cutting carbs out of his diet, and starting to work out, doing mostly cardio workouts on a daily basis. It is a pretty simple equation that has helped many Americans to lose weight.
“I was tired of being fat on TV,” Drew said when he debuted his new look.
It is true that individuals who are overweight and have type 2 diabetes can put an end to their condition if they lose a significant amount of weight. It lowers your blood sugar, and improves your overall health. In the best case scenario, like in Drew’s case, you may not need to take medication for the condition anymore.
It is important that if you have diabetes and are working on a weight loss program that you consult your doctor before making any drastic changes to your diet. It is important that your blood sugar, insulin and diabetes medications are monitored and geared toward protecting you during your period of weight loss.
Carey reportedly went from size 44 pants, down to a size 33-34. He lost over 80 pounds over the course of just a few months.
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