I don't want to log everything anymore

mccaugkm

I'm starting to become bored with logging all the food that I'm eating at every meal/snack break.

What do I do now?

EHuntRN

Dont log it....

susabu

It depends on how long you have been doing it, part of the exercise is becoming aware of how things add up. I sometimes keep a mental note or jot stuff down with calorie counts and then just put in a meal or a snack as calories only. Also, the barcode scanner speeds things up too.

robertf57

Do it anyway!:huh:

hoosiermama100

Sometimes when I'm burnt out I just jot down the calorie counts (I know most of them by now) and then do quick add at the end of the day. Or tell myself I can have so many calories per meal or snack and then just stick with that. I get SO burnt out of all the logging and counting so I have to do that sometimes for a break.

tamarab3

If you still want to track your calories you can add them as "quick add calories" that was you don't have to search for anything in the food database. MFP will only track calories and not the carbs, fat, etc but it is a lot faster.

lisapickering

Keep going!! You're half way to your goal!

Naomi91

if you are getting lazy with it just quick add calories everything

karlichelle18

Barcode Scanner???? What? How? Where??

monoxidechick

If you have been at it for a while, maybe it is time for a week break from logging. Try to stay within reason for food and continue weighing and see how you do. Or just give yourself a break from the whole thing of monitoring and see if you really rely on the diary.

I know that when I decide or just dont log for a day, or even an evening, I begin to feel like I am forgetting to do something and uneasy about everything that I am eating. I want to be able to log to see if I should maybe make a different choice for an evening snack to even out protein or provide more of a missing vitamin. It just helps me to know that I am in control and I feel a bit lost without it. Maybe you will feel the same way after a day or two of not logging.

Rebjones612

Do it anyway!:huh:

I agree......just push thru!

missfittin_missy

Barcode Scanner???? What? How? Where??

The Droid App comes with a barcode scanner... LOVE it... even if I know what my stuff is its fun to play with it LOL!

theseus82

Start bookmarking common foods you eat with the "my meals" section. It would be exhausting to search for every item you eat. I have grouped common meals and even snacks for the my meals section. It makes things enormously easier.

If you know the calories and don't mind not knowing protein, sodium, fiber, etc, just do a "quick add calories".

Logging is always good to do. If you've finely tuned your sense of eating appropriately, you can do without it. If you're in a plateau or not losing a steady amount, you may want to take up logging again.

Also, try carrying a notepad and jot down the items you eat. You don't have to enter everything right away.

A very important aspect of regulating your calories is keeping a food journal. If you're committed to living healthier and getting to your target weight, you may have to accept logging foods as a fact of life.

There is no harm in going without it for a while if you can make it work for you.

absolament

If the scale starts to tip up by a few pounds go back to tracking again. If you seem to be doing already without tracking, then there's really no need to track.

nomoremuffintop42

i love logging even if i am bad....just do it like the man said..at least you are accountable and you have owned it...whatever it maybe...:)

AngelaPowPowPOW

Just...do...it. Or you're grounded.

adfranks

Logging food is one of the oldest tricks in the book for losing weight. You have to just push through sometimes

idream2bgwen

Do it anyway!:huh:

I agree! Plus if you do a quick add you probably won't get all the nutrient values from that food. And if you are anything like me, sodium can be my downfall. So as tiring as it is I would just keep with it.

NoAdditives

It depends on how long you've been logging and how good you are as estimating calories, measurements, etc. I logged every day for 5 months before I took a break because counting calories wasn't a stress I needed. After a few weeks I'm back to logging and I'm glad. I found that I haven't been eating quite enough, especially this last week. My weight hasn't changed much since I stopped logging, but I wasn't able to go to the gym much so that's no surprise.

If I were you I'd keep logging for a while. It really helps keep you on track. It's so easy to go over on calories/fat/sodium/sugar and those have huge impacts on your weight loss. It's easy to get off track and end up gaining weight. Keep at it for another couple of months and if you're confident that you'll still be good with your diet and exercise habits you can take a little break. But definitely do your weigh-ins to monitor your weight.

Compassion8

You can do it! And remember, there is a light at the end of the tunnel.... and no, it isn't a TRAIN

LadyT02182011

I read your profile and at the end you said "For me this is less about "loosing weight" and it is more about getting back in shape, toning my body and getting back some of the muscle that has turned into not-so-pleasing pudge." So from what I can tell if you're fine with not logging then don't log. It's all about doing what will make YOU happy in order to succeed at the goals you desire. It's not up to us to tell you anything. Only you can decide how far you're willing to go outside of your comfort zone in order to succeed. Just remember that your diet is a major factor in how your body will end up looking in the end. Eating the right combination of foods is what will help you to get that toned body you're seeking. Good luck! ~smile

WifeMomDVM

Do it anyway!:huh:

I agree......just push thru!

Yup. I've logged EVERY calorie that has passed my lips for the past 97 days (since I joined). It takes about 10 minutes of my day to log everything, but such a small price to pay to keep up with my goals.

Find your motivation!!!!

blueeyedtraveler

Also, the barcode scanner speeds things up too.

I LOVE that barcode scanner!

mbowman323

Do it anyway!:huh:

Like he said. If you were able to loose the weight on your own with out logging it you wouldn't be on here in the first place. This should be a lifestyle change just not "another diet: ya it can be boring what can't? Just keep on keeping on. Im sure it only takes 10 min of your day if that. Your half way there

rileysowner

Do it anyway!:huh:

I agree......just push thru!

I agree as well. Yes it is a chore, but there are many things in life that are a chore that we do because they are good for us or necessary.

peteyTwang

hey, we all do what we have to right?
i stopped for awhile too... after doing it for a few years.
i thought I didn't need to, either... but eventually
I started again... 85(?) days ago today

Tangerine302

I've been tracking just over a couple of weeks now. When you eat some of the same foods you start to learn how many calories you are eating. I've been trying to stay within my calories. We haven't had pizza in a while and decided to order tonight. I had 2 pieces. I was adding up the pizza on here and found out what the calorie amount was. 3 pieces would have been 1260 something. My calories for the day are 1260. So I guess I still need to keep track. Every once in a while you choose something different and it's interesting to see it right before your eyes. It helps to know for next time too. For me anyway.
I kind of enjoy entering everything, but I haven't been doing it too long.

Also, for me it's not just about keeping within the calories. I like looking at the other categories as well. Watching everything as a whole.
Even though I've stayed the same weight according to the scale (before finding MFP), it helps me see if I'm doing good internally and not just by the weight on the scale.

PrairieRoseNE

I personally like that feeling of pride I get, when I see that I've stayed within range of my calorie allowance or when I've stayed UNDER my sodium limit, or when I EXCEED those all important calcium numbers. I like seeing that I'm keeping my sugars & fats & cholest in check. It makes me feel good to read those numbers at the end of the day and makes all the hard work, worth it!!!!!

KEEPS me motivated and I hope it always will

VixFit2011

This is what my doctor told me......just think of it as your job that you go to each day, clock in, do your best at your job, etc etc........then my idea is think about your "paycheck" which will be perhaps losing a pound in a week and that's worth a million!

57gemini

Dont' give up! I've been logging in my food since Jan. I also keep a journal with same. I try to use both everyday; it becomes a habit. There are days that I don't log in cause I don't have time and that's usually the weekend.

spatticus

I am soo with you! I was just thinking this tonight. Thinking about giving myself less variety like a frozen meal for dinner every night, salad for lunch and cereal for breakfast..that way without logging I still know I'm under my calorie goal