what things are the most important to track in your diary?

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  • Debbe2
    Debbe2 Posts: 2,071 Member
    The food you eat. Calories, carbs, fat, protein.
  • DexterDarko
    DexterDarko Posts: 235
    I track...

    Carbs
    Sodium
    Fiber
    Protein
    Vit C (don't ask why, cus I dunno XD.)
  • 12skipafew99100
    12skipafew99100 Posts: 1,669 Member
    Calories
  • dallen388
    dallen388 Posts: 22
    i'm tracking
    1) calories (obviously)
    2) carbs
    3) fat
    4) protein
    5) sugar
    6) sodium

    I'm 50 and those are the exact things I'm tracking but about to ditch sugar because I eat grapes all d*mn day and that throws me over and yet I know that's good sugar so I don't want to be taunted with that number. :)

    Our bodies process ALL sugars the same regardless of whether or not it comes from a snickers bar or loads of fruit. Too much sugary fruit CAN be a bad thing during weight loss, however, 100 grapes def have more nutrients than say a snickers bar ;-) Food for thought...
  • TeamNoExcuses
    TeamNoExcuses Posts: 66
    Everything!! I didn't think I had to but since I started tracking it all I noticed that I have to eliminate simple carbs, and cut back on sodium and sugar. I don't drink anything but water but I was surprised to learn that certain canned vegetables have added sodium. It definitely has made an organic food shopper out of me. There are so many harmful and unnecessary additives in every day things that should be healthy! I hesitate to shop at mega markets now for that reason.
  • rachelrb85
    rachelrb85 Posts: 579 Member
    Everything as you except I gave up on sugar and tracked fiber instead. I was always over on sugar because I love coffee, fruit, and yogurt. So I decided fiber was more important to track.
  • Sahara0815
    Sahara0815 Posts: 55
    Calories (obsessively) - everything I put in my mouth counts! I try to keep carbs/fat/protein in balance and lately have been looking at the sodium count which I noticed is awful and an area I can definitely improve on.
  • sarahmoo12
    sarahmoo12 Posts: 756 Member
    I track Calories, Carbs, Fat, Protein, Iron, Calcium im always low on the last 2 which is why I track them. I sometimes change it to sodium and back track a few days see how I get on with it but im always lows on it too!
    Works for me find what you are low on maybe and track it?
  • HoneyIShrunktheMom
    HoneyIShrunktheMom Posts: 76
    I track:
    Calories
    Fat
    Protein
    Fiber
    Sodium
    The only thing that I am extremely specific about keeping in check is calories, but I keep a good balance on everything else for the most part. I go over on sodium occasionally but I don't want to go waaaaay overboard on that and end up with bloating (especially near weigh-in day!)
  • cbrrabbit25
    cbrrabbit25 Posts: 384 Member
    i wish there was one more spot on that chart. i do the same as you but fiber instead of sugar.
  • TrailRunner61
    TrailRunner61 Posts: 2,505 Member
    I track my fitness pals to make sure they STAY ON TRACK!

    Calories

    Exercise, because it is in my diary also.

    Protein

    I gave up tracking sodium even though I have high blood pressure. It is controlled through meds and sodium doesn't make it go up. I do wish I could do better with it but I have enough 'things' going on with life right now that Cals and Exercise take priority first. When things settle down and/or I reach my goal weight, I'll do better then.
  • gatorginger
    gatorginger Posts: 947 Member
    I track

    calories
    carbs
    protein
    potassium
    sodium
    fiber

    I track potassium because it helps counteract when you have had too much sodium
  • emmeylou
    emmeylou Posts: 175 Member
    I only track calories, carbs and protein. When I track anything else I tend to get overwhelmed and too obsessed over it. Trying to keep everything perfect, every day, makes it too much of a "diet" for me. Good job!
  • cheerforsteelers
    cheerforsteelers Posts: 686 Member
    I track calories in general. I don't pay too much attention to carbs or sugar as I don't eat anything crazy and most of my sugar comes from fruit...though I do "track" them on here. I also have protein, fat, sodium, and fiber that I look at the most. I used to eat a lot of sodium so that has been my main focus to keep it at 1500mg.
  • DavPul
    DavPul Posts: 61,406 Member
    1 Calories
    2 Protein
    3 Fiber

    Everything else is a free for all.
  • Going4Lean
    Going4Lean Posts: 1,078 Member
    Calories

    1. carbs
    2. fat
    3. protein
    4. fiber
    5. calcium
  • jeme3
    jeme3 Posts: 355 Member
    Calcium. As a young woman, it's vitally important you are getting enough calcium now and throughout your life to keep your bones healthy.
  • HoneyIShrunktheMom
    HoneyIShrunktheMom Posts: 76
    Correction: I left off carbs from my list!
    I track:
    Calories
    Carbs
    Fat
    Protein
    Fiber
    Sodium
    The only thing that I am extremely specific about keeping in check is calories, but I keep a good balance on everything else for the most part. I go over on sodium occasionally but I don't want to go waaaaay overboard on that and end up with bloating (especially near weigh-in day!)
  • janbo19
    janbo19 Posts: 6 Member
    I need to track every. single. morsel. that goes into my mouth. It's called being true to myself. :)
  • sannsk
    sannsk Posts: 203 Member
    I need to track every. single. morsel. that goes into my mouth. It's called being true to myself. :)

    How do you do that? I can only see five things at once... Or do you switch constantly between?
  • kingofcrunk
    kingofcrunk Posts: 372 Member
    At the moment I'm most interested in getting enough vitamins - so I look at that. But I change my focus alot!
  • BeautyFromPain
    BeautyFromPain Posts: 4,952 Member
    swap sugar for fiber
    You should not be limiting fruits because of going over your sugar contents.
  • pocketmel
    pocketmel Posts: 50
    I track carbs, protein,fat, and at first I wanted to do sodium and fibre but I have been sluggish so I am opting for iron, and calcium because I am lactose-intolerant. But when I have a good idea of what to eat to achieve healthy doses of iron and calcium, I will be tracking fibre and sodium for sure.
  • nicleed
    nicleed Posts: 247 Member
    Calories, cabs, fat, protein, fibre, sodium. The latter because heart problems run in my family and it's worth me be aware. Also, I tend to go for salty rather than sweet anyway (Put a slice of chocolate cake and a bucket of hot, salty chips in front of me and I will go for the chips every time!)
  • CassieReannan
    CassieReannan Posts: 1,479 Member
    I track cals, carbs, fat, protein, sodium, sugar.
  • shanster23
    shanster23 Posts: 144 Member
    i'm tracking
    1) calories (obviously)
    2) carbs
    3) fat
    4) protein
    5) sugar
    6) sodium

    should i be tracking something else? what and why? what are you tracking?
    i'm 18, if my age matters at all.

    Same as you, except fibre rather than sugar.
  • CyberEd312
    CyberEd312 Posts: 3,536 Member
    My mantra has always been KISS "Keep It Simple Stupid"

    I track:

    1. Calories
    2. Carbs
    3 Proteins
    4. Fats

    I do not track anything beyond that other than to drink atleast half my weight in ounces of water daily. Have never tracked a gram of sugar or sodium and have managed to lose a few pounds in the process... Best of Luck.........

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