I've done something similar. Wow! I am also nerdy ;-P, science / IT nerd and art nerd (as well as all the Sci-Fi and Fantasy goodness). My initial project is three weeks in scope. I use Google Calendar to e-mail me daily with a link to my two docs (one focused on my exercise goals, the other dietary). I post in daily to myself how I'm doing so I can see what is working and what is not working. I keep it like a science log, not erasing anything as I go. I also utilize Habitica.com and have my little to-do lists and that has been evolving for a year now.

I hope to come up with a personalized solution that works the best for myself.

I'm doing a calorie cycling experiment for three weeks. I call it Duck, Duck, Goose. Duck days I cut calories down as low as I can and try to cut out fat, no sugar, no wheat, no or low dairy, no oils of any sort. I come in around 1200-1500 calories, mostly produce though. Goose days I don't go crazy but it's something like: unsweetened oatmeal > snack > salad > snack > brown rice and veggies with maybe some chicken. That way, possibly, I won't adapt and adjust to just lower calorie amounts.

Anyway, it's an experiment. Will see if it works.

Maybe we should have a Friday thread of "is this working?" :-P or how we are doing or something.

I’m focusing on using this app regularly and initial weight loss first. I guess my numbers were low enough to not be in the Metformin category but I don’t want to get there. My weight is my biggest problem at this point. I’m also a geeky project manager so am loving the data.

I was recently diagnosed with pre diabetes. My doctor says I have been sitting on the fence for a few years. Several opinions on using the MFP app or not is to quit counting calories. I should only track the big three: carbs, protein & fiber. Any thoughts? I like this App. I think counting calories important. Plus, I do need to lose 15 lbs. My opinion not a doctor’s order.