Below is a list of frequently visited websites that have helped me along my way. As I think of more, I'll add them.
- 35 Power Foods - check out a list of the foods that you should include in your diet that give you 1) the richest amount of nutrients; 2) the least amount of calories; and 3) the most health benefits to decrease your risk of heart disease.
- Alcohol - Calories & Points - a great resource for those of us who like to throw back a drink or two!
- Calorie Count - one of the best databases for nutritional information (search by food group, restaurant, manufacturer, etc.).
- Chipotle Fan - thought this site was so cool for us Mexican food lovers. Depressing nutritionals, but important to know before you go!
- The Daily Plate - set up an account and begin to track calories in a fun, intuitive and interactive way. You can search almost any food by generic brands, specific terms, or restaurant for calories consumed, and search activities for calories burned. A bonus - food search results often provide lower-calorie alternatives.
- Dottie's Weight Loss Zone - a decent resource for finding point values for restaurants, hard-to-find foods, and even Girl Scout cookies. As always, it's best to acquire the nutrition information directly from the source, but this site is a good back-up.
- Green Lite Bites - in addition to her awesome blog (see below), Roni has created a site to share her passion for creating light food ideas. Complete with her in-home cooking video demonstrations.
- Grocery Deals - a great resource for local bargains.
- Health Discovery - a Weight Watchers support network complete with message boards, recipes, food lists and popular restaurant menu point values!
- Hungry Girl - an average girl's website with daily tips and tricks to handle food issues that most of us struggle with every day.
- Managing Your Weight - helpful articles written by doctors, nutritionists and certified personal trainers; includes information on metabolism, portion control, plateaus, eating disorders, weight cycling and the ever-famous article, Why the Scale Lies, just to name a few!
- Mathematical Activity Points Formula - wondering how many APs you earned at the gym this morning? Use this handy calculator.
- Mathematical Points Formula - for all of you math gurus, or if you simply forgot your tracker today.
- Refuse to Regain - providing a supportive and educational online community dedicated to helping you maintain your weight loss.
- USDA Nutritional Database - another fantastic resource with NI for nearly every food and beverage known to man.
- Weight Watchers - duh!