Ehinata,
That's a good idea. I used to count calories but it is really tough since you have to measure everything too. I did keep a notebook and list and measure everything I eat. Also counting the number of glasses of water I drink in a day since I am bad at drinking water. Drinking water aids in weight-loss compared to drinking juice, soda, coffee, liquor or any calorie drink.
You reminded me to watch my calories again. I didn't thought that work for me then, but maybe it's because of lack of persistence. Otherwise, it should have worked for me as it worked for you.
And that's true, exercising everyday is also a plus. Diet, exercise and supplements. Good looking actors, and actresses do it, especially models, so why can't we.
I fail to check the quality of the foods I eat as long as I count the calories, so meaning I tend to eat unhealthy or have unbalanced diet as long as I make sure I eat in small amounts. I take Centrum performance to supplement the vitamins that my body needs that are not found in the small portions of food I eat.
When it comes to counting calories, my dietician suggested "The CalorieKing Calorie, Fat and Carbohydrate Counter". It is a book that tells you how much calories there is, let's say in a piece of carrot or 1 pound of brocolli. It also have a list of restaurants and the number of calories the food in their menu contains. Like for example Applebee's steak or a turkey sandwich from Panera bread, etc.
I stopped counting calories and I should start again. I am in for the 30 pound challenge.
