Why Count 3?

It’s easy to use. It gives you the numbers you need to make the best choices about what to eat. It is an unbiased tool, like your bathroom scale, that simply provides some facts. These facts are the same regardless of what diet you follow. And if you change diet programs, Count 3 will still be as useful as ever.

How to Count 3?

Here in a nutshell is the procedure. You can choose an existing meal or start from scratch. You add and delete food items from the 14,000+ item database. You can adjust the quantities of each item if necessary. And you get feedback immediately. See the impact of each food item on your total calories and the overall balance of carbs, protein and fat. Reports on fats and nutrients provide more detail.

What is so great about THIS software?

Count 3 uses Microsoft’s premier database application program, Access for professional levels of stability, compatibility and a familiar feel. You don’t need to buy the full version of Access separately (a $229 retail value) since the backbone of this product is included with Count 3. In other words, the back-end of this product is one of the most widely used, thoroughly tested and well-documented products in software.

Is it a diet?

Count 3 is NOT a diet. It is software that makes it easy to count total calories and view the total grams and percentage of carbs, fat and protein in a meal. Not just for weight loss, the software can also be used by diabetics, athletes and other fitness-conscious folks.

What if it doesn’t work on my machine?

Count 3 has been tested on Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows 2000, Millenium and XP. The trial version lets you try it before you buy it. If you can’t get it to work on your machine for any reason, there is no need to pay.

Why did you send me this software?

If you are among the thousands of people selected to receive a free trial copy then we sent you a copy because 1) in this age of low carb, low cal, low fat and other claims, everyone needs a little help sorting out the truth, and 2) we’re confident you’ll like it and find it useful. If you don’t want to try it, the disc makes a nifty coaster.

Why should I register my Count 3?

You can just pay and get the unlocking code without giving us any contact information but if you choose to register....

You get at least one update free - We are updating the database with new food products all the time and adding some features as people request them. If you got the software through a download, you can get it on disc to have a back-up.

You can take the software with you to another computer without paying an additional fee. Though we do limit you to one new machine per year. If you choose to, you can get other software trials and offers from Count 3 and our partners. Also get discounts on vitamins and supplements. And a free trial of our meal-planning software, MealMaker.

Will it work with Atkins? the Zone? South Beach? Weight Watchers?

Yes. Yes. Yes. Yes. Our goal was to create a diet-neutral product. Right on the main screen you will find total grams of carbohydrate for the Atkins phases, percentages of carb, protein and fat for the Zone.

Almost no one can adhere to their diet strictly. Count 3 will tell you what kind of trades you can make. The data in Count 3 gives you the power to make informed decisions about what to eat. And that is the flexibility we all need in the real world.

Does it have fast food? restaurant food? Is it in real language?

Yes. Yes. Yes it is. The database incorporates data provided by McDonald’s, Burger King, Taco Bell, Pizza Hut, Carl's Jr, Sbarro, Dominos and many others. Sit down chains like Chili’s, Applebee’s, the Olive Garden, and the Lone Star Steakhouse are included. Count 3 features a search box that you use much like the ones on your favorite internet search site, eg. Yahoo. You can search the whole database in the blink of an eye and you never need to worry what “category” a food is in. Use real language like “Coke”, “pizza”, “steak” - you don’t have to pick items like “carbonated cola beverage” etc.