Obsessed

mgram2

Does anyone else feel absolutely obsessed with logging their foods?
Before you say it .. yes I know that logging your food is the purpose of this site.... and of course using it for that purpose makes complete sense..
But I seriously cannot go without logging. I've been on here for 70+ days faithfully now and cannot imagine not logging my food. I feel like I have become obsessed with tracking my calories.
Today my friend was going to take me out to dinner to celebrate my getting a great new job as an art teacher.. and I spent an hour online researching where I could go and get something special and yummy to eat (we ultimately went to Chik-fila and I got a salad ... like always). I'm sure many of you can relate to this .. and I guess it's good that I have such commitment.. and I feel like I am continuously making good food choices.. but sometimes it's just really overwhelming.
Like I'm positive I would have a panic attack if I couldn't track a day or a meal.
Boo.

Karen_DisneyFan

I totally feel the same way!! I did weight watchers online before I came to MFP, but didn't feel quite the same commitment to logging my foods as I do here!!

I'm actually thinking of getting a smart phone just so I can get the app to log my food when I'm not in front of my computer - LOL

mgram2

Hah my smartphone makes it so much easier to track my calories.. but that make the obsession even easier to give into!

Erihppas

I do it weekly, so it's just a matter of following it. I make them usually on Fridays or Saturdays for the entire next week.

lulu_1

nope, but that is because i am not on the computer often and i don't even have an iphone. I wish i was obsessed with logging but i have been here for a few months and i hate having to log and write down everything i eat especially cause i am so busy !

Josie_lifting_cats

My husband = obsessed.

Me.... not so much. I can skip out without much of a problem. Sometimes I feel a little guilty, but I also feel like I have so much to keep on top of that going a "little crazy" occasionally and not tracking feels good. It's one aspect of my life that I can ignore every once and a while.

1DayMarathonRnner

I totally agree! I have only been here for 27 days but I feel like I have to log it. My poor husband just smiles after we eat, because I instantly pull out my phone or the computer and log the minute I am done eating.... It is a good habit I can live with...

yarmiah

I'm in a similiar boat. I actually log all my food and exercise in a paper journal and ahve been since 2010, at the recommendation of my trainer. So since I've been on MFP, I log in both places. I sometimes refer to my journal as my "wubby", and feel lost and nervous if I don't have it with me. There have been a few times that I forgot to take it to work with me and I was figgity all day!

I think for me, at least, it's that I know that having the journal has kept me accountable. And I interpret it's use as a vital component in my success in losing and keeping the weight off and I fear if i don't have it, I will fall out of these good habits and eventually end up back at 180lbs and unhappy/unhealthy.

That being said, I don't think its a big deal/issue. I mean if I were (God forbid) diabetic and needed insulin shots to be healthy, I would have to do that. So, if i need to use a journal, even if it means for the rest of my life, in order to be healthy . . . so be it!

ExplorinLauren

I am also obsessed! If I don't log, I feel guilty.... even more guilty than anything I might have had thats bad. Like you said, that is what this site it for, and why I think it helps people! I have my diary open to all, and I log everything. Helps keep me accountable! And it has completely changed how I eat all together!

AmyW4225

This is totally me!! And, I can't stand it! I feel like it has taken over my life. My husband thinks I am CRAZY! LOL I don't think I would have ever lost any weight if I hadn't found this site, though! I am so thankful for the tools, at hand! :happy:

cmcmommy

I love, love love this site . this is the first time I've had to hold my self accountable for what i ate because its all in front of me. really makes me more aware of what i'm eating and always checking calories now before i even consider eating it.

saragato

I don't know if I'd call myself obsessed. Yes I have MFP as an open tab in my browser at all times and have the app on my iphone. And yes I log everything, including my water intake throughout the day. But I don't think about it past that and if I'm remaining within my allotment for the day. If I was constantly thinking about how I should log a few sips from a drinking fountain or debate what to snack on because it might put me over on some macro or maybe I've already had it once today and don't want to see the number of when I make that serving a 2 or anything else that actually hinders my day because I'm watching what I eat in more than just my brain, I'd call it obsessed. It's not hurting me to do this, I'm not looking for therapy just to stop myself.

cbh142

I'm about 150 days in. I haven't missed a day and when I don't have my breakfast logged by lunchtime I just don't feel right. I guess it's not a bad thing. As long as you don't lose to the point where its unhealthy you'll be ok.

JediMaster_intraining

I will probably have an MFP account forever.

I HAVE to know how many calories are in the food I'm going to eat. Of course there are some days I'm ashamed to click the "complete this entry" button...but I still log the food. It really helps. I can't imagine how much I was eating before I randomly found this site!

70davis

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BodyCombatGirl73

I would say I am also a little bit obsessed with it, but as many people have pointed out, it is a healthy thing to be aware of and not an unhealthy one. I am 45 days in and like to know what I am going to be eating throughout the day so I know whether or not I need to have a lighter breakfast/lunch, to be able to fully enjoy my dinner! Part of my problem (and let's clarify, it's a good problem to have), is that my hubby is the cook in the family and a damn good one...too good! So, I need to know in advance what he has planned for dinner, otherwise I come home to ribs, strawberry shortcake and wine!

But for me, seeing the weekly graph and making sure I am below the "line" everyday is a bit crazy! I have even resorted to walking the dog at 11:30 PM to make sure I would not "go over the line"!

However, the proof is in the pudding....16 lbs. in 45 days and I feel fantastic. I am essentially at my goal weight but have no plans for slowing down!

kbd388

Absolutely! I log into MFP many times each day. Tonight we went to out to eat and when the waitress came over I was searching MFP for the calories and asked her to come back! I am not sure if I am on MFP or Facebook more LOL. I love tracking my food and my exercise and watching the weight come off. Someone at work asked me the other day if I was actually eating and I was like yes, I am, come look at food diary

taratam83

I totally feel the same way!! I did weight watchers online before I came to MFP, but didn't feel quite the same commitment to logging my foods as I do here!!

I'm actually thinking of getting a smart phone just so I can get the app to log my food when I'm not in front of my computer - LOL

^^THIS! Me too! I can't imagine NOT logging my food, even on days when I eat horrible and its hard to track - I log. I am so glad I found this site, SO much better than WW. I feel the same about the smart phone too!! :P

amzelrulz8786

OMG!! I feel exactly the same way, I tried to go a day without logging but then I ended up logging anyways...I'm kinda addicted to logging =/

vanishingirl77

I've never been good at being consistent with it...but I'm getting there!

i almost didn't do it today...and I just felt so compelled! I used to be so resistant to keeping a food journal, but now I'm starting to like it. A lot!

weatherlover1

I am only about 16 days in and I find logging my food keeps me accountable. I did not yesterdays until tonight because I had a banquet and let myself enjoy some desserts and I felt a little guilty. But I am already feeling the benefit of logging and exercising even thought the pounds are just starting to come off. I always swore I would not start counting calories but this site makes it so easy its almost fun!

svetz

I totally agree. I can't imagine ever not doing this in the future. I often prelog items that are guaranteed items for the day, so that I can look at my ratios and make smarter lunch choices. I have to know what I am eating and what effect it will have on my day, before I eat it. If I don't like what it does to my log, I omit the item and pick something else. I watch my macros and ratios like a hawk. I love being aware of everything and its content. I can't believe I flew blind for so long, thinking something was healthly that wasn't, et cetria. I know I am obsessed, but I know it is a really good obsessed. Its the first, most basic step to ensuring this is an overall lifestyle change and health improvement. Being dedicated with logging is the best way for me personally to stay commmitted and successful.

thuy5

You know it's bad when your thinking of taking your slim line digital scales with you in your hand bag. Uh oh

slim104

I love doing it. Its become part of my day. I check things out before i cook them so i can choose the healthiest option.

AlphamaleBAMF

Does anyone else feel absolutely obsessed with logging their foods?

I wouldn't say I'm obsessed with the logging of foods so much as I am with my weight loss. I'm really motivated to get it done and if I have to walk to gym at 2am I'll do it rather than miss it.

Impy84

I have moments where i'm obsessed with it. I'd say 95% of the time I have to log right before I eat something. But i find it keeps me honest and in check to I do what I gotta do. LOL must get healthy(skinny)

sandrajune72

I love, love love this site . this is the first time I've had to hold my self accountable for what i ate because its all in front of me. really makes me more aware of what i'm eating and always checking calories now before i even consider eating it.

^this^! :bigsmile:

babeloco

Yes!!! I am the same way and if I don't record my food I have a nagging feeling like I've forgotten something. I figure this is going to have to be a way of life for me from now on cuz its incredible the amount of "stuff" goes into my mouth if I don't record it. I love this site!

jerber160

my friends yell at me because I lie to my phone.. I don't log EVERYTHING... well, recently i have been.. so maybe I am...but when I started,meh.. i skipped stuff and figured if i was still losing, so what..

Cant0na

I am 20 days in to my diet and I am already getting a feel for portion sizes and what I should and shouldn't be eating.
I don't feel like it is necessary for me to log every day, planning the next few meals. ahead is critical for me though.
I don't think I have ever been so organized with meal plans or given so much thought to food before

loztredders

I'm seriously obsessed!
I even dreamt about calories last night, honestly!
Though, I am far happier now I am in control of my eating habits than I was before so I don't mind too much.