best way to log?

blessed_mom

what is the most accurate way to log in the food diary? I always feel like i'm skipping or leaving something out. Does anyone have any suggestions???

jemhh

I log while I am making meals, if I am cooking at home. So while I'm standing at the stove or counter I have my phone or laptop on and I add in things as I go.

When I'm out, I log at the table. Order my food, add it in my app. If the meal comes and is different than expected I get my phone back out and change my diary.

dopeysmelly

I plan the basic structure of my day's meals the night before (usually lying in bed), first thing in the morning or after breakfast (which is usually the same thing). So, I have a pretty good idea that I'll be near my protein, fat, fiber targets, spread over my meals, with milk for tea/coffee also added in. I like to know what I've got planned for the day in terms of meals (as well as the rest of my life!), because I find it less stressful to just quickly put the meals together. Then I make small adjustments as I'm putting the food on the plate, or as I'm cooking. I use my phone, or my PC, to do the basics, and then use my phone or iPad in the kitchen (that's where the iPad stays).

AwesomelyAmber

The best time for ME to log is either while food is cooking or being prepared or directly after I eat, while still sitting at the table. I prelog if I know what I am going to eat in advance, but that isn't often.