Prelogging for 40 days

jaga13

I'm not Catholic, but my husband and family are. I was thinking about the tradition of sacrifice during 40 days of lent. So I decided I'm going to spend 40 days prelogging before I eat anything. I've been struggling to lose the last 10ish lbs and I know
It's the extra bites and snacks I eat without weighing/logging until afterwards (which means I have to estimate and clearly that ain't working).

I currently prelog my meals and snacks but this will ensure I don't grab an extra bite which I'm prone to.

The exceptions will be out at a restaurant or someone else's home. That's only once a week or less and I think that's not the issue (if we have plans to out, I get in extra exercise and eat light throughout the day to make
Room for the excess).

For me this isn't religious but I figured
This time period is a good time to put forth some
Real, honest effort.

Anyone want to join me?

shinycrazy

I've been prelogging for a few weeks now and I have to say it helps tremendously! I would often have a too big lunch and then have not enough left for a proper dinner. Prelogging let's me sort out what the day looks like. Good luck!

kommodevaran

I couldn't have lost those 45 pounds without prelogging. I don't log here anymore, but I wish you good luck

tracefan

Good Idea! I think I will do this also! I am Catholic and this could be my lent. Perfect! Thanks

jaga13

Thanks for the responses! I've been prelogging for almost a year. But I let some extra bites turn into, well, a lot more than just bites. No more extras. Prelogging or it doesn't get eaten.

Jack_NYC

Prelogging = planning, right?

Christine_72

yep, I prelog every single morning. It's the first thing I do when I turn the computer on.

Jack_NYC

Agreed. I find knowing my food plan for the day very helpful.

runningalice

This sounds like a great idea! I have about 30 meals in the freezer atm so should be as simple as just getting one of those out...we shall see