To log or not to log...

wlgreen379

Going to Disney next week... to log or not to log? I know I'll be getting plenty of exercise from walking the parks and doing stuff, but I'm kind of nervous to not log my food. I know what to stay away from, but I also know what is delicious...

fitniknik

Im going to mexico (I know scary right!) next week. Not logging! Its a vacation! I would say just do your best to be active and be accountable to yourself by making healthier food choices! Good luck

briggsy13

I wouldn't. I would try to make good food choices and limit the fatty & sugary. But have fun and enjoy!!!!!!!

coliema

I always log EVERYTHING, bad or good! I just like to know where I'm at, I'm sure all the walking you will be doing will burn most of the calories off. Just be sure to log your walking as well!

shanny72mc

If you have the opportunity to log then I would do it. It will help you be more accountable. That being said it is a vacation so I wouldn't stress if you happen to go over here and there. With all the walking you will be doing it will probably balance out. Have a great time!!

arl29

It can be so hard to log food that you do not make or that is not specifically listed in MFP. I have tried and it gets frustrating. Was my meal 500 calories or 1500 calories??? Just drink a lot of water and make good choices. Don't mess with logging. Have a great time!!!

lmoore9107

I'd have to log because if I didn't I'd probably fall off the wagon with a big BANG at the end of the week But everyone is different!!!

Fani2003

I was in Sweden and Poland for 2 weeks. No scale, no home cooked meals, not as much "known" food. I kept to fish mainly and limited the carbs. I never weighed but I did log. I didn't chastise myself too much when I did go over but I did try everything in moderate proportions. Ended up 0.2 lbs down on the whole time. Not a great time if I had been home but I consider it a success for while I was away and I did not feel deprived.

DEEDLYNN

I just got back from vacation. I tried to log but didn't sweat it. I didn't get everything logged, but staying connected to my MFP app, made me keep my awareness up.

Stacyanne324

I'll be going to NC for a week this summer and not planning to log. One week won't undo all my hard work and it's vacation. I'll get back on it when we get home. Enjoy yourself!

stacyfoo

It's a vacation! like you said, you'll get plenty of exercise from all the walking. Treat yourself.. just a bit! Take the week off from logging and enjoy your time there You know the right things to do and what type of foods you should typically avoid!

Angie80281

Personally, I'd take the week off from logging. Unless you're going to wear a heart rate monitor all day, you won't be able to accurately estimate your calories burned from walking, and you likely won't be able to find accurate food information either. Go enjoy yourself and be wise about your food choices while still treating yourself. Worst case scenario, you gain a couple pounds and have to work it off when you get back. Don't take away from family time by agonizing over MFP. Have fun!

pluschek

I always log when I am on vacation. It holds me accountable. I also don't deprive myself, if I want something it is ok in moderation. Have a great time and put an extra hope in your walk and you will burn what you take in.

Geeky_Girl

I'd take a break. Since you're not leaving until next week, you can take a few minutes before you go and see if you can check out the menus of a few places you'll be going. If you know what the options are and some of their nutritional content beforehand, you'll be more comfortable with not logging and more sure of your choices (okay, I would). You'll be doing a lot of walking and playing with the kids, so you'll probably burn up anything over your limit anyway.

Have fun!! :bigsmile:

wolfchild59

I log absolutely everything. I mean, down to the single gummi bear I had the other day or couple of chips I had yesterday. So my answer would be to log. I have an AP, so I go to Disneyland a number of times each year. I tend to burn about 1000 more calories than my average daily, non-exercise day, burn. (and that's for, at the park when it opens at 8am-9pm and leaving when they close at 11pm-midnight) Most days in the park I still eat over that calorie amount, some days I purposefully make healthier choices to keep it a bit closer so I don't surplus my day.

But the way I see it is that I'm off enjoying myself one or a few days of not eating perfectly isn't goin to ruin all of my hard work. So I typically just allow myself to enjoy the park and all it's awesome treats and food.

LorinaLynn

Since you'd need to eat 500 calories above maintenance every day of the week to even gain ONE pound... I'd just take the week off from logging.

neverstray

It really depend on where you are, I guess. I'm happy with my fitness and weight, and I'm not really worried. So, when I go on vacation, I might come back 5 or 10 lbs heavier. No big deal for me. In a few weeks, I'll be back to normal. Some vacations are very physical. Walking around Disneyland/world all day can be a lot of exercise. I know some of my European vacations, although I ate bad, I walked so much that I lost 10 lbs. so, it depends. For me, vacation is off the grid. That's just how I roll. Life is too short. You have to enjoy life too. I have enough daily routine. Vacation is an escape from that.

LisamarieBond14

I would log, just to keep in the habit of logging. Maybe just do it all at night though, rather than spending all day on your phone//laptop/tablet!

I think someone else said it too but, definitely remember to log your walking!

Have a great time!

LemonsAndCoffee

Don't take away from family time by agonizing over MFP. Have fun!

^This. Unless you are going to stress out about not logging, I would take a break from it - just make sensible choices. I hope you have a great vacation!!!

LemonsAndCoffee

For me, vacation is off the grid. That's just how I roll. Life is too short. You have to enjoy life too. I have enough daily routine. Vacation is an escape from that.

Oh oh, this too! Well Said.

JoolieW68

I'm on vacation right now near Disney and I'm not logging. I tried the first few days, but it started making me crazy. Walked around Busch Gardens for 7 hours yesterday, going to get in a run today along with pool time, so will not just be sitting on my butt.

When I get back to reality next week, it will be back to logging everything as normal.

chachita7

ENJOY YOUR VACATION - it isn't as if you will be doing this every week or all year... I agree with the LIFE IS TOO SHORT - enjoy every single moment and bite during this time...

wlgreen379

Thanks for all the feedback everyone! I'm leaning strongly toward not logging, but I have a fear of letting go...

kittyinaz

It can be so hard to log food that you do not make or that is not specifically listed in MFP. I have tried and it gets frustrating. Was my meal 500 calories or 1500 calories??? Just drink a lot of water and make good choices. Don't mess with logging. Have a great time!!!

^^ this

mountaingirl222

Why not log? Maybe it will give you better incentive to try and make healthier food choices! I would log, just so I could see where my trouble areas start when eating out Have a great vacation!

love2cycle

I haven't read everybody's else's posts, but I would not worry about logging on, enjoy yourself, and watch what you eat, and if you feel like an indulgent treat once in a while, I say go for it.

Laoch_Cailin

ENJOY YOUR VACATION - it isn't as if you will be doing this every week or all year... I agree with the LIFE IS TOO SHORT - enjoy every single moment and bite during this time...

Definately take the time off, enjoy yourself without going overboard...one thing I would say though is when you come back, DON'T WEIGH-IN!!...get back on track as soon as you get back and give yourself at least a week before you weigh-in! Its less disheartening because you can carry alot of bloat and water weight after being away.

Have a brill time, enjoy yourself x

love2cycle

ENJOY YOUR VACATION - it isn't as if you will be doing this every week or all year... I agree with the LIFE IS TOO SHORT - enjoy every single moment and bite during this time...

Definately take the time off, enjoy yourself without going overboard...one thing I would say though is when you come back, DON'T WEIGH-IN!!...get back on track as soon as you get back and give yourself at least a week before you weigh-in! Its less disheartening because you can carry alot of bloat and water weight after being away.

Have a brill time, enjoy yourself x

I agree with the not weighing in idea!

curvygirl512

Time with our kiddos is important. I'd rather spend time with family than log, whether I'm on vacation or not. If you can find the time and want to log, go for it. But I would make quality time with the family my #1 priority. Have a great vacation!

christibam

Personally, I log everything, especially when I'm not home. It helps me make more informed decisions for later in life. IMO, I don't think that a vacation means that it's okay to not keep up with the same lifestyle you're trying to create. Besides, it only takes a couple minutes to enter everything for the day in.

myak623

I would log just out of curiosity. However, I would enjoy the vacation and not be so strict on keeping within limits.