Why Count Calories?

Yes, counting calories is an annoyance.  We get it.  But, once this becomes routine, like anything else, you miss it if not continued.  That being said....how do you get started with this practice?  And why is it important?

First and foremost, knowing what you put into your body is enormously important.  Often times, we just eat to eat, without ever really thinking about what we are consuming.  Many of us go to the gym, day after day and somehow believe this will "make up" for the calories we have consumed mindlessly....not true.  Then there are those people that rely on too few calories and hope that their body can exist on them without somehow feeling exhausted and working harder....again...untrue.  Our bodies need certain types of foods, vitamins and minerals and yes, calories to run efficiently.  While most of the world may be "on a diet" it is important to remember that a "diet" should be a way of life, not a New Year's resolution.

How can you become a master calorie counter?  Well, I would never say anyone is a master at this...but you can become a smarter consumer and learn more about your body and how it reacts to certain foods.  My Mom used to say..."A moment on the lips, forever on the hips"...I laughed, but for me, this is true.  Well, true for greasy food.  So what do I do?  I try as hard as I can as much as possible to cut out greasy, fried delicious, yummy :) food.  And I have!  I limit those french fries and brown gravy to once a month or less even.  I have stopped making Sunday pasta every week and now its every other...there are ways to become more cognizant...especially when you know how your body behaves.

Sites like ours, Healthper.com use biometric information to gauge how many calories your body needs to maintain a healthy weight or to lose those additional pounds.  As a guide, you can enter the foods you have eaten, and a general list will show you the potential calories (give or take as with all counters) that were consumed.  Keep this diary for an extended period of time to track your intake and I guarantee you will learn about your body and its needs.  Moreover, you will learn just how much you actually need to feel full and reach your goals!

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Healthper Continues Building a Successful House of Healthy Cards

Healthper is playing to win. The healthy social gaming portal is fast becoming a model for engagement and change in the workplace and at home. Healthper’s application continues to build upon its already intriguing platform, by adding new cards that create value and are designed to produce long-term results.

Healthper wants everyone to get excited about change! Change comes in many different forms. In this case, it’s about getting healthy and staying that way. Healthper has artfully created a platform that incorporates the social networking aspect that has become second nature to most and an intriguing gaming environment that offers tracking of multiple health factors with the ease of a card game. What’s more, Healthper continues to hone in on the most significant medical issues society currently faces.

Last week, Healthper released its most recent update to rave reviews from members and pundits alike. Included in the new “Healthdeck” were the Calorie Counter and the card that could change everything, the free smoking cessation program, the Quit Smoking card. This engagement is destined to be a clear winner in the Healthper deck. Jaime Fiorello, Director of Merchant and Strategic Partnerships at Healthper is alarmed by the most recent trends. “The overall statistics are shocking. There are over 1.1 billion smokers worldwide. 15 billion cigarettes a day are being purchased across the world. Even more offensive is the popularity smoking has gained among children ages 13 to 15 years old. Over 3,000 kids a day will pick up the habit. With all the information available, smoking continues to build a following.” Healthper is determined to make strides against this ever-present fad. What was once considered “cool” in the 1950’s, is no longer acceptable today. “There happens to be enough nicotine in 5 cigarettes to kill an average adult if ingested whole. If we can curb the appeal, we have done our job. ” says Fiorello.

For those watching their weight, the Calorie Counter is an outstanding tool to gauge daily food intake. Healthper allows members to set their target goal and input data to see if they are meeting the daily requirements necessary to sustain a healthy body weight. Additionally, it acts as a food journal so members can be cognizant of what beneficial foods or empty calories they are consuming. Although the average person may eat more than the allotted amount, often times we can starve our body if we do not eat enough or the right types of foods. The Calorie Counter helps members determine where they fit and how to create a complete diet.

About Healthper
Healthper is an innovative health engagement platform with solutions for the persisting challenge of convincing consumers to take charge of their health and well-being. Healthper focuses on combining health-based games and social networking to create a fun and engaging experience, leading people toward positive behavior change. Founded in 2010, Healthper is a privately held company based in Princeton, NJ. For more information, please visit:http://www.healthper.com. You can also follow us on twitter @healthper