Potluck lunch - how do I log?

Kath712

We had a potluck lunch at work, and I'm sitting here trying to remember what I ate and how I can possibly log it in my food diary. :huh: I tried to stick with small tastes of the things I enjoy. I'm happy to say I skipped the pizza and club rolls - I can have them anytime. But I feel like I'd be here all day trying to log the foods I ate, and who knows if what's in the database is similar to what people actually brought? Any advice???

BTW - I couldn't get over how there were no healthy choices at this lunch. I brought apple slices with caramel dip. And I swear that was the ONLY fruit or vegetable on the table!! :noway: Unless you count potato salad as a vegetable. I really tried to fill up on apple slices!!

ChefJeremyC

Best advice is to log it as close to it as possible and over estimate.

joturbin

It's hard with those type situations - if you tried a bunch of small things - and don't want to log each and every one - just make your best estimate and add a food item such as potluch and enter the calories. That's what I would do anyways.

CasperO

I have a church men's group thing that I do once a month. It's a blast. I go to a very free thinking wierd funky church full of old hippies, and we have riotous times. I eat and drink and laugh, and I will not keep notes of what I'm eating when I'm enjoying my friends. So,,,,,,,

I created something in the food database called ""UU Men's group gnoshing". It's 500 calories per serving - 1/3 Protein - 1/3 fats - 1/3 carbs. If I nibble a little at men's group I'll log one serving, if I munch pretty good I'll log 1-1/2. If Sam brings any more of his handmade philo stuff I'll log 2 servings.

It's an unscientific dartboard guess, but I've been counting foods long enough to have a pretty good idea what 500 calories looks and feels like. It's a "close enough" thing, and good enough for one wednesday night a month.

I do keep track of my beer and log it separately of course.

It's in the food database if you want to use it. Just search for "UU" and it'll pop up.

Kath712

Casper - what a great idea! And thanks for letting me know - this group at work is already starting to talk about the Thanksgiving luncheon. Whoo-boy!!

havingitall

When we do a potluck at lunch, I make sure I work out a lot, drink lots of water and nag the guys that don't cook to pick up a veggie tray as their contribution

As to logging... I can't keep track either so I just leave it that day and I am very good the next day

barbiecat

I created something in the food database called ""UU Men's group gnoshing". It's 500 calories per serving - 1/3 Protein - 1/3 fats - 1/3 carbs. If I nibble a little at men's group I'll log one serving, if I munch pretty good I'll log 1-1/2. If Sam brings any more of his handmade philo stuff I'll log 2 servings.

It's an unscientific dartboard guess, but I've been counting foods long enough to have a pretty good idea what 500 calories looks and feels like. It's a "close enough" thing, and good enough for one wednesday night a month.

That is a terrific idea. Thank you so much for sharing it. I'll be using it soon.:bigsmile: :bigsmile: :bigsmile:

mommared53

I belong to a Baptist church and we love to eat :laugh: so we have a potluck almost once a month. I don't even bother logging on that day. I just count it as a cheat day and let it go at that. :bigsmile: Of course I try not to overdo it on the eating. I'll try to eat the healthiest stuff or have small servings.