How do you log healthier foods?

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  • terrellc1
    terrellc1 Posts: 231 Member
    Ok. Now I am really confused. Why is everyone talking logging food? Isn't this that Facebook site that all the young people talk about?!
  • AZackery
    AZackery Posts: 2,035 Member
    There are plenty of health sites and forums you can use that aren't entirely built and focused around logging your daily food intake. I don't think I'd find this site useful at all if I weren't using it for what the main intention was.

    Besides, if you don't log, then I guess I don't understand why bother asking the question. If you are curious, a quick peek in the food database with the search word "hamburger" will show there are many many variations of the different types of hamburger choices to log in the diary.

    Poisongirl6485, MFP has a facebook page. Is it okay for me to be on there or do I have to be dieting in order to like the page? By the way, I'm on that page as well.

    This site is useful to me. Why? Because it has people on here that's on the healthy journey, just like I am. This site has people on here that's looking for support and giving support like I'm doing.

    Yes, MFP is a place where people can log their food and exercise, but it's also a place for people to communicate. If logging your foods and workouts were a major requirement to be on this site, then the owner of this site would have banned me from here a long time ago. Why? Because, MFP knows when a person is logging their foods and exercise.

    A lot of people have their information hidden on here, you don't know if they are logging their foods and workouts. They could be on here to give others support, just like I'm doing. If I didn't mention that I didn't log my foods, you wouldn't know that I didn't log my foods.

    I have asked my question, because I see a lot of people on here beat themselves up, because they ate something they think is bad for them or if they didn't lose any weight. A lot of people like to view people's food diary to see where they feel the person has gone wrong.Everyone don't eat out or eat process food. Some people cook or prepare their own food.

    Since MFP sets a person's daily calories. I was just wondering if MFP knew the difference between a homemade hamburger log and a McDonald's hamburger log.
  • SergeantSunshine_reused
    SergeantSunshine_reused Posts: 5,382 Member
    Ok. Now I am really confused. Why is everyone talking logging food? Isn't this that Facebook site that all the young people talk about?!

    LOL!!! You are y best friend now :D
  • thor1god1of1awesome
    thor1god1of1awesome Posts: 481 Member
    Hmmmm anyone else smell a Troll
  • sassylilmama
    sassylilmama Posts: 1,493 Member
    Hmmmm anyone else smell a Troll

    Normally I would say yes. But this ones not. Unless shes a frequent flyer on the troll plane...
  • thor1god1of1awesome
    thor1god1of1awesome Posts: 481 Member
    Hmmmm anyone else smell a Troll

    Normally I would say yes. But this ones not. Unless shes a frequent flyer on the troll plane...
    Did you see the Muscle doesn't weigh more then fat thread?
  • sassylilmama
    sassylilmama Posts: 1,493 Member
    Hmmmm anyone else smell a Troll

    Normally I would say yes. But this ones not. Unless shes a frequent flyer on the troll plane...
    Did you see the Muscle doesn't weigh more then fat thread?

    That thread was epic. Thing is I think it stops being trolling when it happens so often. Odd, obnoxious and many other terms come to mind.
  • thor1god1of1awesome
    thor1god1of1awesome Posts: 481 Member
    Hmmmm anyone else smell a Troll

    Normally I would say yes. But this ones not. Unless shes a frequent flyer on the troll plane...
    Did you see the Muscle doesn't weigh more then fat thread?
    That thread was epic. Thing is I think it stops being trolling when it happens so often. Odd, obnoxious and many other terms come to mind.
    I agree with you on that :flowerforyou:
  • AZackery
    AZackery Posts: 2,035 Member
    Hmmmm anyone else smell a Troll

    Gettinghealthy4life, can you please share who you are calling a troll?
  • AZackery
    AZackery Posts: 2,035 Member
    I haven't started this thread, for people to come in here and be messy. I don't have time for people immaturity. If you don't like me, fine. Stay your distance. I'm not going to argue with you.
  • dad106
    dad106 Posts: 4,868 Member
    I haven't started this thread, for people to come in here and be messy. I don't have time for people immaturity. If you don't like me, fine. Stay your distance. I'm not going to argue with you.

    I'm still confused as to why you started this thread if you don't log... And as far as I can tell, no seems to be benefiting from this thread..

    To answer your question though, Most people would look up the hamburger that they had at McDonald and log that... and then log what they cooked at home.. or at least thats how I do it.

    I don't think it matters if MFP knows the difference.. I mean a hamburger, is a hamburger no matter where you get it from..what it's made out of, the toppings and bun is what distinguishes McDonald's from a homemade hamburger.
  • LorinaLynn
    LorinaLynn Posts: 13,247 Member
    When I make burger, I typically log the amount and type of ground beef I use (85/15? 93/7?), whatever condiments and other ingredients I use, the bun and the cheese.

    When I make mexi-burgers, which contain salsa, egg, onion and crushed tortilla chips and taste AMAZING, I saved that as a recipe. I might have to alter the recipe a little if I used a different grade of beef.

    I'm not logging food to lose weight. I'm logging so I make sure I eat enough and to get the proper nutrients. It's not and has never been "dieting" in the "I'm on a diet" sense of the word, even when I was losing.
  • whisperingdragon
    whisperingdragon Posts: 334
    If I make something on my own as opposed to something that is pre made, then I will choose to do one of two things. I will either go to the recipes and add my own recipe or just simply break it down by ingredients. For example, if I don't want to add a recipe then I will go to "Foods" and type in each ingredient individually. For a hamburger, I would start off with the bread, then the meat, and whatever else I added. It works out that way too. Hope this helped.

    P.S. I understand what you are saying now. The answer is Yes, MFP does know the difference. Sometimes I will choose KFC chicken strips when I really just cooked chicken strips at home. KFC is going to be higher in calories of course, but sometimes I'm just to lazy to break it down the ingredients and choose the KFC option instead. If I was to just enter my own chicken strips and what I used to make them, there probably would be a significant difference in the calories and sodium.
  • PlunderBunneh
    PlunderBunneh Posts: 1,705 Member
    Did anyone bother reading her explanation? It doesn't matter if she chooses to log food or not. Doesn't make her any less worthy of all the support we can offer.

    AZackery - When a person logs food, there is an amazing variety of foods available in the database. Not only are there different entries for fast food burgers and home made burgers, most of the time you can find the exact information for a burger with cheese, half a bun, onion, ect ect. It's pretty awesome how easy it is to get the exact information for what you are eating. And, if the exact food item isn't entered into the database but you know the nutritional information, you can enter it in yourself. It's a really helpful tool. So while some people beat themselves up over food choices needlessly, chances are what they have logged is pretty darn close to what they actually ate.
  • Tori_356
    Tori_356 Posts: 510 Member
    I'm confused.
  • PlunderBunneh
    PlunderBunneh Posts: 1,705 Member
    I'm confused.

    It seems she is trying to get a better idea of the accuracy involved when food logging so she can better support her friends, although she herself chooses to not log.
  • FlexAppeal79
    FlexAppeal79 Posts: 146 Member
    AZackery,

    I was NOT trying to be funny...i actually WAS funnny...lol....but that was not my purpose. The purpose in defining the term DIET
    was to clarify exactly what you were saying for those who were confused and assumed that your question was fruitless and silly.
    INSTEAD of judging you i actually was lightening up this thread since it seems its getting testy. Keep Calm and Carry On :happy:

    Lighten Up Everyone....Literally and Physically:wink:
  • AZackery
    AZackery Posts: 2,035 Member
    I'm still confused as to why you started this thread if you don't log... And as far as I can tell, no seems to be benefiting from this thread..

    To answer your question though, Most people would look up the hamburger that they had at McDonald and log that... and then log what they cooked at home.. or at least thats how I do it.

    I don't think it matters if MFP knows the difference.. I mean a hamburger, is a hamburger no matter where you get it from..what it's made out of, the toppings and bun is what distinguishes McDonald's from a homemade hamburger.

    Dad106, are you saying that I can't post on here, unless someone benefits from my thread?

    A lot of people post threads about them losing weight. How does their weight loss, benefits me? My loss will never benefit anyone but myself.

    I have a right to post what I want on here, as long as I don't break the rules. I'm not asking anyone to read my post. Please respect me, just as I'm respecting you.
  • AZackery
    AZackery Posts: 2,035 Member
    For everyone that understood what I was talking about. I want to say thank you.
  • thor1god1of1awesome
    thor1god1of1awesome Posts: 481 Member
    AZackery,

    I was NOT trying to be funny...i actually WAS funnny...lol....but that was not my purpose. The purpose in defining the term DIET
    was to clarify exactly what you were saying for those who were confused and assumed that your question was fruitless and silly.
    INSTEAD of judging you i actually was lightening up this thread since it seems its getting testy. Keep Calm and Carry On :happy:

    Lighten Up Everyone....Literally and Physically:wink:
    +10
  • FlexAppeal79
    FlexAppeal79 Posts: 146 Member
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    Gracias Papi!:happy:
  • jetscreaminagain
    jetscreaminagain Posts: 1,130 Member
    AZackery,

    I was NOT trying to be funny...i actually WAS funnny...lol....but that was not my purpose. The purpose in defining the term DIET
    was to clarify exactly what you were saying for those who were confused and assumed that your question was fruitless and silly.
    INSTEAD of judging you i actually was lightening up this thread since it seems its getting testy. Keep Calm and Carry On :happy:

    Lighten Up Everyone....Literally and Physically:wink:

    I bet youll be required to do math to prove that that was your purpose in clarifying what you understood her to mean.
  • FlexAppeal79
    FlexAppeal79 Posts: 146 Member
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    I bet youll be required to do math to prove that that was your purpose in clarifying what you understood her to mean.
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    :laugh: .....Now THAT was funny
  • dad106
    dad106 Posts: 4,868 Member
    I'm still confused as to why you started this thread if you don't log... And as far as I can tell, no seems to be benefiting from this thread..

    To answer your question though, Most people would look up the hamburger that they had at McDonald and log that... and then log what they cooked at home.. or at least thats how I do it.

    I don't think it matters if MFP knows the difference.. I mean a hamburger, is a hamburger no matter where you get it from..what it's made out of, the toppings and bun is what distinguishes McDonald's from a homemade hamburger.

    Dad106, are you saying that I can't post on here, unless someone benefits from my thread?

    A lot of people post threads about them losing weight. How does their weight loss, benefits me? My loss will never benefit anyone but myself.

    I have a right to post what I want on here, as long as I don't break the rules. I'm not asking anyone to read my post. Please respect me, just as I'm respecting you.

    A. I don't think I was disrespecting you..and B. I answered your question.. Did you even read my reply all the way through or did you just focus on the first sentence?

    Don't get all defensive when I did what you asked.

    P.S No I was not saying you can't post unless someone benefits from the thread. What I was saying, was all the posts I was reading had nothing to do with the original topic, so if someone was to read it, they wouldn't really benefit from it.. Understand now?
  • HMonsterX
    HMonsterX Posts: 3,000 Member
    AZackery,

    I was NOT trying to be funny...i actually WAS funnny...lol....but that was not my purpose. The purpose in defining the term DIET
    was to clarify exactly what you were saying for those who were confused and assumed that your question was fruitless and silly.
    INSTEAD of judging you i actually was lightening up this thread since it seems its getting testy. Keep Calm and Carry On :happy:

    Lighten Up Everyone....Literally and Physically:wink:

    I bet youll be required to do math to prove that that was your purpose in clarifying what you understood her to mean.

    :laugh: :laugh:
  • sassylilmama
    sassylilmama Posts: 1,493 Member
    AZackery,

    I was NOT trying to be funny...i actually WAS funnny...lol....but that was not my purpose. The purpose in defining the term DIET
    was to clarify exactly what you were saying for those who were confused and assumed that your question was fruitless and silly.
    INSTEAD of judging you i actually was lightening up this thread since it seems its getting testy. Keep Calm and Carry On :happy:

    Lighten Up Everyone....Literally and Physically:wink:

    I bet youll be required to do math to prove that that was your purpose in clarifying what you understood her to mean.

    :drinker: :laugh:
  • calliope_music
    calliope_music Posts: 1,242 Member
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    i'm a little late to the convo but i almost wet my pants laughing at that...
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