Logging on your worst days.

leanmachinedream

I log every bite, every day. If I know I'm going to be eating something that isn't the best choice, I try to log it before I eat it. Most of the time, I still eat it, but every now and again I'll change my mind once I see it logged in.

I do that, too. One time I wanted some McDonald's so I logged it before I left and my jaw dropped. I did not get McDonald's and instead made some wraps at home.

itzjulz

Just logged the 3 beers I had while watching the Super Bowl. 480 calories. Ouch.

But my answer is: yes, I log everything, even on bad days. I'd rather go over by 500 cal and have to own up to it then keep on living like I used to -- wondering why I wasn't losing any weight when I felt like I was "sort of" eating healthy.

dollymixsix

I log my bad days. I feel like it keeps me in check.

I find I have MUCH fewer bad days, when I take one day a week off. As in, I don't log at all for just one day a week. It really helps.

Brandicaloriecountess

It depends. Last Sunday I ate a bunch of crap, for no reason. So yes I logged it all :-/


When I go out for dinner with my bf I will log it if the restaurant is in the data base, if not I don't worry about it.

clover5

Yes, I log bad days. I rarely skip a day, and never because I think I've blown it anyway. If I were to decide not to log because it was a bad day, I'm afraid I would use that bad day to justify an eating frenzy. If I log it, I know I'm over and sometimes that's enough to motivate me to stop eating for the day. Knowing that yesterday was a doozy will motivate me to get back with the program because I don't want to gain back the pounds I've lost.

Also, logging everyday, enables me to see patterns in my routine. I can't change it if I don't see it.

sugarflywithme83

Ive been tempted not to, or to even put a happy face on it by omitting some of the really bad stuff, but I think Im really more serious about it now and my bestfriend and I login and spur each other on even in the crap days... If i dont log bad days, I will end up falling off the wagon or maybe even just forgetting the following day, etc.... Not logging feels like a binge eating in secret... so I keep my diary open too, and this thread has encouraged me to log even the most hideous days, and Im sure there will be some!

beautyreaps

Do you log on your bad days?

Yep, I don't judge days. It's the weekly deficit I worry about and if I ate more, then I was hungry and learn from it. No need to get down about it.

What's the worst day you've had?

None, I've been doing really well.

What did you do about it? (Did it throw you off track or did you use it as motivation to move more throughout the week?)

Not applicable, but if I ate more than I expected to on any given day of the week or ate gluten when I'm not supposed to (due to allergy restrictions or dairy), then I suffered the consequence and moved on. No need to get or feel hung up on something that happened in the past, right?

amykathleen2005

I log everything. But if you are keeping up on the logging throughout the day you know what you have to work with and can decide if a treat fits in your budget before it even goes in your mouth. I find the most problems happen going out. But I always have a few favorites I get at each of our usual restaurants. If I go someplace new I order something safe like a side salad with light dressing and a broth based soup.

TurnLeftNow

Whoever does not log everything that goes in their mouth needs to get off the site, regroup and come back when you're serious about this.......not trying to be rude but really? Not logging everything AND everyday is only cheating yourself. And people who have their diaries private.......why??

My diary is my business really. The only person that needs to see how many calories I am eating, is me. The only person that is accountable for what I eat, is me. Allowing others to see my diary isn't going to make any difference. It's not like I wouldn't log things just so other people don't see what I ate... although that might help others.

I used to have cheat days once a week where I allowed myself to unwind, not think about calories and I wouldn't log it. It worked well for awhile, but now I have decided that I am just going to log anything anyway. Just because it's not being logged doesn't mean I didn't eat it. So might as well see the damage and re-evaluate if those things are really worth it or not.

renu74

Today I went over 165 calories, Damn you super Bowl Sunday!!! That too 1 slice of pizza and 5 -6 wings.... Feeling guilty, but will not feel low. I will get back tomorrow, it's ok To Err is human ...:) Just wanted to vent... There now I feel better.

Dawn200321

I log everything. Worst day was a day a week or two ago and I ate 1000 calories over my goal. I wasnt proud but logging it makes me watch more carefully in the future otherwise I may do that every day like I used to

sammielealea

I try to log everything . . . . today I ate like a pig!! Tomorrow's another day

chrisdavey

I like to analyse results so there is no point in doing that if the data isn't as accurate as possible. Therefore, I log everything.

41gun

Excellent encouragement. I am myself a real newbie and when I don't log...I start eating more and more and don't pay attention then I hop on the scale once a week and feel like I will never get this started in the right track. So this inspires me to log both the good and the bad and just admit it when my day has sucked

RileysMama11310

I do sometimes, I did today "Superbowl." I went over my calorie goal by almost 1000. But hey it's all good, I think you learn from it.

jkapp100

yes I log - today is the day ! Logging has helped me realised that I need to go out and move today - and it might not seem so bad afterall.

I hate it when I forget to log - or run out of time for a day or two.