Notebook?
 

Anyone just use a plain old notebook to count calories?

I look in websites to get entree calories, look at the nutritional info on my food I prepare at home, and just keep a tally of my daily intake on my little notebook I keep in my purse. Best thing I ever did!

Im a huge technology/data geek. If I had to write down and total up by hand everything I made and ate, I'd never do it.

For me, the computer is perfect. I'm online most all day anyway, and I can enter things from a database and see totals and percentages and all kinds of things - automatically.

Yeah. I'm a geek. :)

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I use a plain old notebook! Well, actually, it's a really cute one that I got from Target that is blue with sparkly green flowers on it... :D

I used to keep track of everything in a notebook, but I always found it to be a huge PITA and kind of time consuming.

I use an online calorie tracker now, and it's so much easier for me. Now with a few clicks of the mouse it's all done pretty quickly. :D

I use the old-fashioned kind of spiral notebook. Got 10 of them for $1.00 at Office Max last fall. They're like a lifeline 'cause I "journal" EVERY single day.

I too use just a notebook to write down all my food, exercise and water each day. I tried doing it online, but found I didn't enjoy it as much.

I buy pretty notebooks from Target and sometimes Vera Bradley.

I don't like paper.

I also use a notebook. I find it more time consuming to try to plug everything into the computer ( I have dial up. UGH). I do use those site to let my know hoe many calories are in something so I know how much to write, but that's about it :)

I am a notebook user, too. I have used the online method but prefer the notebook as I can carry it with me and use it anytime. I think it actually takes less time with the old pen and paper method.
It is just a matter of personal preference.

Yep, I use a binder with plain ol' paper in it. I write down how many calories I've had, what exercise I've done, and even use it as an actual journal about my weight. I use a binder because I like to take clippings from magazines and such of thin women and put them in the binder as thinspiration.

I don't have internet access at work (I'm a lab rat) and so I just use good ol' pen and paper. I bought a cute blue/green/chocolate note book that I keep on my kitchen counter, then I have a smaller matching one that I carry in my purse for those things I might forget before I get home. I have a column for food description, calories and then I also tally up how many 20 oz bottles of water I drink and record how many minutes on my elliptical machine.

Notebook no doubt
 

I use a small black moleskin notebook (Barnes and Noble) -- it's portable and inconspicuous. In the front few pages 'Ive written lists of foods I eat frequently along with their calories (I also have the Calorie King calorie count book and use on-line sources). Each day I write down food eaten, supplements taken, exercise completed and water drunk. On the last few pages I have notes from different sources I've read, such as high-intensity interval training routines, Basal Metabolic Rate forumla, etc.

I used The Daily Plate for awhile, but didn't like it as much as just using a notebook. The Daily Plate did help give me a sense of carb-pro-fat percentages I was eating though, which was helpful.

Wow Rif!! I just noticed your weight loss!!
You lost a whole person-plus some!
Congratulations!!

I'm a notebook user also. The computer was too time consuming to me :)

I just started today (yahoo!) but I am using a mini spiral notebook divided in 4 subjects. I liked the idea of the subject dividers b/c in my mind it's almost like chapters so I can look back and say "let's see what this past chapter was like." The idea of viewing my journaling and weight-loss journey daily seemed really overwhelming. I use the computer all day at work so I like the idea of physically writing my caloric intake; it helps to really make it stick in my mind.

I use a spiral journal - it works so well for me. I've been using them for about nine monthes now. If the food values aren't available on a package...I find out the info at calorieking.com. It's a good site because I can measure with ounces or cups or variations of any of these.

I am more of a Star Wars/X-Files/Princess Bride kinda geek. :lol: ;)

I use a notebook...and I always buy a small, pretty one that will fit in my purse. I have tried to use Fitday, and some of the other online sites, and I simply do not like them. I travel for work sometimes (going to dance seminars, training sessions, performances, etc.) and I do not have computer access when I go. (I don't own a laptop.) My husband is a video gaming geek, and I can't log my calories in if he is in the middle of a 2 hour computer game marathon. So, I use my notebook.

When I must travel for work, and often stay in a hotel, and live out of a dance bag for 2 days-I simply pack the notebook, a calorie count book, and a few small sheets that I print off of the computer. If I know where I am going, and what restaurants are there, I will print of nutritional information and bring them along with me. Sometimes during the lunch/dinner breaks at the seminars, I go out with other dancers from other cities and catch up. It allows me to stay in control and keep track while I am away.

I also simply just LIKE to hand journal...I prefer it.

I use pen and paper, I like having it with me all the time. I've noticed a theme, alot of us seem to have 'pretty' diaries we got from target. I do too! I have a 'pink' thing going on, so I got a bright pink diary that I think is too cute!

Another pen and paper girl here. I've created and printed out sheets with room for entries and calorie counts and then food groups/servings/water intake at the bottom. Each day has its own page. Since I eat most of my meals at home, I leave it on the counter (have calorie counts of frequently consumed foods either memorized or taped up inside a cupboard). That way, when I'm cooking, its easy to jot down.