Does anyone else do this?

mylittleme

I just started MFP and I think it might be becoming an obsession. Usually, while I'm eating breakfast I fill in all my meals for the rest of the day. One advantage is that I know in advance if I can have dessert! lol

So what do you think? Obsessive or smart?

mylittleme

The main thing is that I refuse to make two different dinners every night and my husband and one of my kids are under weight (rolleyes) and my other kid is pretty close. They're all healthy, it's just their body type, but I don't want to do anything that would make them skinnier. Just normal, natural, healthy food. But sometimes it's usually higher in fat than the diet options.

tequila09

definitely smart!

CrysAnn777

I don't think of it as obsessed,i think of it as determined. If your worried about your families weight getting low give them high calorie snacks like peanut butter, fruit juice, milk, cheese and things like that, those should make up for the low calorie meals you make. Thats what I've been doing with my son. hope that helps.

hbrittingham

I log everything by lunch. That way I know how many calories I need to burn at the gym to be able to eat what I want for dinner. Then after I shower after I get home from the gym, I log dinner so I know the actual portion sizes I can have. Plus then I'll know if I can have ice cream for dessert! That's the most important part to me. LOL

MaryBricker

I do this almost everyday It just helps me plan for the day. You are not alone!

Meaganandcheese

If it works for you, then it's a good thing. I have to make a plan for the day (and for the week) in order to stay on track. And I love tracking in advance so I know exactly what I am doing. This week is an exception, but it is not uncommon for me to track everything for a week at a time.

HiKaren

I just started MFP and I think it might be becoming an obsession. Usually, while I'm eating breakfast I fill in all my meals for the rest of the day. One advantage is that I know in advance if I can have dessert! lol

So what do you think? Obsessive or smart?

Thats smart. Some people don't plan to fail. They just fail to plan. People who plan, reach their goals. And if your day doesn't exactly happen how you plan. You can always revise your diary. Good Job

moamom1

I plan all meals and snacks for the day. Then if there were any changes I do that at night. On work days (11 hour shifts) it is so much easyer to do it that way.

clydethecat

i do this too, it helps me keep focused.. and i get to plan out dinner early instead of last minute..

i'm a night eater, so it also lets me see how many calories i have in case i want to snack before bed...
(i'm trying to cut down on my night snacking.. its a weakness)

heathersmilez

I log a week in advance, no biggie!

I buy groceries weekly (and awesomely can't spend over $150 a month - I've tried and I just can't even when $40 of that id diet pepsi for DH. I'm just that much of a deal hunter/flyer matcher to save time/money) so I know what I have for the week and love logging it in during the evening s in front of the TV to avoid snacking or on my train ride to work. I love lists! Insert nerd emoticon here

SnakeDarling

I think it's a great idea as long as you edit where necessary!

mylittleme

i'm a night eater, so it also lets me see how many calories i have in case i want to snack before bed...
(i'm trying to cut down on my night snacking.. its a weakness)

I do that too! It's been the hardest thing to change!

WeightWatchen

I eat, then log. Otherwise I won't! And I have such a bad memory, I'll forget what I ate for breakfast by the time dinner rolls around. So definitely smart! It keeps you motivated and it helps you control the urge to binge.

Ready2Rock206

Sounds like a great idea. I usually put in up to dinner time and then edit during the day if needed. I'm not always the maker of dinner so I don't log that far until I actually know what we're having.

BootcampJunkie

You know they say to create a meal plan before you go grocery shopping so you don't buy anything that may go to waste. Well i do that but i meal plan using MFP then i grocery shop

Pebble321

I usually plan my day the night before... then I know what to pack for lunch and snacks at work and I can see how the day is balancing out. If I'm not sure what we're having for dinner (usually means my husband is cooking!) I'll just add in 500 or so quick add cals so I can see how the whole day is looking.
I really like doing it this way because if something comes up (like birthday cake at work!) I have a good idea of how my day is looking and how this treat will fit into my day.

jocelyn_martin

Well if you're obsessed then I'm obsessed too. Really though, don't think of it as an obsession, think of it as being proactive. I like to plan my meals so that I can say within 300 calories per main meal and have 3 snacks totally 500 calories throughout the day for a total of 1400 calories. Planning out your meals, the day or even a week in advance helps you to stick to your meals and also determine whether or not you are balancing food groups properly. I say keep it up! So far it's worked well for me and I've only been her for about 10 days. Already dropped 2.9lbs since last week all because I know exactly what I'm going to eat, when and how much.

Anomalia

I'm a little obsessed.

Grandysl

I eat then log. But M-F my Breakfast lunch and snacks are about the same. Dinner is the variable. I do my workouts first thing in the morning so I know how many total calories I have for the day and that will impact dinner choices. There are some days when I know I am eating out for dinner. (my daughter has therapy every Thursday at either 4 or 5 pm) so I factor that into my plans.

mylittleme

It's so inspiring to see how well logging ahead is working for so many of you! It makes me feel like I'm doing it right

inHishouse

I do this, too. I think it's a smart way to menu plan (do I get dessert or don't I?), plus I don't have to keep going back to the computer. I tend to sit on the computer all day given the opportunity, so I try to limit my time on-line. :happy:

ActiveGuy81

If there is anything that you will be obsessive about, I would think it would be your health. So I don't see a problem with it. I am the same way with adding stuff while eating.

dubw

I can usually fill in lunch, as I have a meal program (my own design). Exercise should be easier to pre-list as I teach in a health club, but often things interrupt or change my "other than class" plans. Like today, I had not planned to be on the treadmill, but I was watching Sports Center about the Tebow stuff, and ended up at a 30% incline for 20 minutes. So, the answer is yes, but I have to often make changes.