counting calories w/o a label

i am on a low calorie diet and was just wondering how you count calories on those items that dont have a label?  what about when you are not home...at someone elses home, out to eat, etc.?
also what about your fresh fruit and veggies?  like how many calories to a bannana, apple, grapefruit,plum,, green beans?  
thanks in advance for all the help.

[Shaboni]

What you need is a book on foods and their calories.  I have seen them as small as pocket sized.  Do a search on the internet, and you might find one there.

Good luck with your lifestyle change.

[Need2Bhealthy]

There is a great website called calorie count, check that out.  They even have several resturants and fast food places on there.

[skinnywishes]

i just wanted to thank all of you.  each of your info was very helpfull.  also to note that i am following the diet from a dr.  again thanks  everyone.  you are all GREAT

[motivatedchic]

GRAPEFRUIT! This is the key to weight loss..because it burns fat. Drink grapefruit juice daily ( not pink grapefruit with all that sugar but the yellow all natural kind) and tons of water. As far as calories...I have NEVER counted them. Just eat right, drink water & exercise 9just 20 minutes a day of cardio!!). Eat fish, vegetables, fruit & chicken...the weight will control itself.

P.S. the best pocket size calorie/fat content book...that I have is from the American Heart Association. Go online and request one at no charge. I received one at a Go Red for Women campaign luncheon. It is fabulous...

[skinnywishes]

thanks...i am going to get me one of them asap!