Feeling like Christopher Columbus..don't burst my bubble

jenngirl
on 9/27/12 12:49 am

VSG on 06/25/12

Hey, I feel like I discovered something BIG!! (I know that others have posted about this, but let me have my fun please!)The My Fitness Pal app on my Smartphone is an aswesome way to keep up with my nutrients. I LOVE IT!!

I have been using My Plate (Livestrong) on my computer, but the My Fitness Pal on my phone keeps it right at my fingertips....and it's FREE!! And it has and "easy button"!! You can actually SCAN the barcode on your food and it automatically figures your nutrition information. I have to be careful not to just be eating so that I can scan my food in for fun!! Ha! Just kidding!! Happy app-ing!!

Amy 2bhealthy
on 9/27/12 1:05 am - STL Metro, IL

VSG on 09/13/12

Yes, it is very helpful! Love the scan feature!

Amy

Revision: Realize band to VSG....loving my sleeve!!

oppman
on 9/27/12 1:13 am - TX

VSG on 07/23/12

Oh yes! I call it my saving Grace.

HW- 310, SW 287.6, M1-31.4, M2 -11.2, M3 -15.8

jacreasy
on 9/27/12 1:15 am

VSG on 04/23/12

LOL I use MFP sometimes if I cant find what I'm looking for but I like LOSTIT.COM better! That's just me...

(VSG) HW, 346 SW, 341 CW 176.2 GW, 165

Julia HasHerLifeNow
on 9/27/12 1:20 am

VSG on 10/09/12

how do you scan a barcode on a restaurant meal or a home made meal? and if you scan something ready made or in a store, how does the app know what is the portion size that you are eating to give you the exact info?

5ft0; highest weight 222; surgery weight 208; current weight 120

Amy 2bhealthy
on 9/27/12 1:27 am - STL Metro, IL

VSG on 09/13/12

It doesn't.... There are many things you have to input yourself. You can build recipes on there, add new foods, etc. As far as restaurants, they do have lots of info on different food items from restaurants, you just need to do a search for it.

Amy

Revision: Realize band to VSG....loving my sleeve!!

TSinNC
on 9/27/12 1:23 am

VSG on 08/16/12

I know! I love MFP, too!

Tina

Follow my journey at www.TinaRebooted.com Blog, Recipes, Product Reviews, and more!

rarejem
on 9/27/12 1:52 am - WA

VSG on 04/09/12

I too use Loseit.com. Changed from MFP in July. Works better for me.

HW:265, GW:165 CW: 164 Goal reached in 7 months.

SleevedLife
on 9/27/12 1:55 am

That sounds great! I've been using livestrong (with "my daily plate") since I started this journey, so I feel some loyalty to it. I don't want to switch, even though I have to admit that MFP sounds superior! The iphone app for livestrong is crappy, IMHO.

*sigh* Oh well, I'm commited to the bit. I'm sticking with livestrong at least until I get to goal! :)

Nutshell:

Lost 140 lbs with VSG. (Hooray!!)

got pregnant (yeaaaa!)

got cancer (boooo!)

regained 40 lbs. (grrrr!)

In summary: Alive & Grateful.

Jennifer H.
on 9/27/12 2:04 am - TX

VSG on 01/17/12

Well, "Ms. Columbus", after your post, I decided I would try something interesting with MFP...I scanned the bar code on my vitamins and put them in!!! I've been using MFP for months now and never, ever thought until today to scan in my vitamins. Thanks for your post and giving me something new to scan(don't you love the function!!).

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