Living the Lifestyle, Thursday, September 6, 2018

misterhub

We meet here to explore, share, celebrate, and (sometimes) agonize over how we do (or don't) incorporate weight loss guidelines into our daily lives. "It's a lifestyle, not a diet" is easily and often said, but sometimes not so simply put into practice.

This is a thread for everyone. If you're new to GoaD, or to weight loss, your questions and comments are always welcome. If you're maintaining, or a long-term loser, your thoughts on the topic may be just what someone else needs to hear. If you're reading this, join in the discussion!

Each weekday, a new topic is offered up for discussion. Thread starters for September are:

Monday - Imastar2 (Derrick)
Tuesday - savignr (Bob)
Wednesday - 88olds (George)
Thursday - misterhub (Greg)
Friday - Jimb376mfp (Jim)

Today's topic: How do you track?

Do you food journal? Do you use the WW site/app? Do you use the MFP site/app? Do you use paper? Do you count points? Do you count calories? Do you simply record the food you eat? How do you track?

gadgetgirlIL

I use the MFP app. I also jot down food in my Fitbook journal since there are times it isn't convenient to fire up the app.

I've only ever counted calories, no matter the technology used.

podkey

I have to admit that I mostly track by habit these days and eating much of the same or similar foods and amounts. I do pay attention and eat the same amounts and types as before but not so good at recording it.

Jimb376mfp

WW App Daily. Keeps me aware that Points add up in a hurry when I’m honest.
The Free (Zero Points) foods are always on my mind. Knowing that CICO overrides my knowledge that Nothing is FREE,

goldenfrisbee

When I track I use the MFP app on my phone

RedSassyPants

Right now i track on MFP on my phone mostly. On the computer during the day because my new job permits me to do so.

88olds

Not currently tracking.

The last time I tracked was last spring when I wanted to get down to 175 lbs. I counted calories on MFP. Just like every other time I’ve done it, it worked.

I had 3 separate goes at tracking on WW. One to get to Lifetime and well past Lifetime. My initial run was five years. And 2 times I went back to tracking when I went over my goal weight.

My WW tracking was always pen and paper. I used the MFP app to count calories last spring. I found WW pts easier to count than calories. I think pen and paper are easier than the gadgets.

Al_Howard

Both TOL and I double track. MFP and WW. Almost all via PC.

savignr

I use phone and/or iPad to track with the MFP app.

imastar2

I'm in an intermediate pause however not totally voluntary. In other words I'm being lazy at this point. What I usually attempt to do is track WW points and MFP calories. It is difficult to keep both up with a busy schedule. Right now temporarily I am not tracking.

SW 400.8
CW 340.4
Next GW 300.0
Final GW 185.0

60.4 lbs Total lost

linmueller

I'm tracking calories on MFP

countcurt

Right now I'm tracking calories. On index cards. With a pen or pencil.

It's a bit more work, but the tactile component is helpful.

Jerdtrmndone

Tracking calories MFP for now.

cakeman21k

WW App, or laptop obviously tracking points

Rachel0778

Back to tracking on MFP, I like their database