Do You Run The Reports To See How You Do?

FitnessPalWorks

So I run the 30 day reports on the following:

Calories
Carbs
Fat
Protein
Cholesterol
Calcium (it's a "chick thing")

I also run the reports on potassium and sodium to see if I am staying on track nutritionally.

I do this about once a week to make sure my supplements/food are in check.

Do any of you do this?

DanaDark

Yes. I run several reports and overlook how things are going.

UncleRiotous

The only one I run is the Net Calories although having an average (maybe on a horizontal line) would be really useful.

chivalryder

I don't, simply because there is so much information missing from packaged foods that you will never get an accurate reading. For example, how many bags of frozen veggies list the potassium in them?

I would only do that if I cooked everything from scratch and used the USDA database for the nutritional information.

FitnessPalWorks

I don't, simply because there is so much information missing from packaged foods that you will never get an accurate reading. For example, how many bags of frozen veggies list the potassium in them?

I would only do that if I cooked everything from scratch and used the USDA database for the nutritional information.

I log my own foods specifically myself for that reason, because I've noticed that some people on here have not put information in the database correctly....

FredDoyle

I don't, simply because there is so much information missing from packaged foods that you will never get an accurate reading. For example, how many bags of frozen veggies list the potassium in them?

I just add the info from here:
http://nutritiondata.self.com/
(Can you tell I track potassium?)

That said, I find the reports next to useless as I stay with my macros and daily levels.

chivalryder

I don't, simply because there is so much information missing from packaged foods that you will never get an accurate reading. For example, how many bags of frozen veggies list the potassium in them?

I would only do that if I cooked everything from scratch and used the USDA database for the nutritional information.

I log my own foods specifically myself for that reason, because I've noticed that some people on here have not put information in the database correctly....

Well, if you're having frozen mixed veggies, and it doesn't say how much potassium is in it, how do you log it?

FredDoyle

I don't, simply because there is so much information missing from packaged foods that you will never get an accurate reading. For example, how many bags of frozen veggies list the potassium in them?

I would only do that if I cooked everything from scratch and used the USDA database for the nutritional information.

I log my own foods specifically myself for that reason, because I've noticed that some people on here have not put information in the database correctly....

Well, if you're having frozen mixed veggies, and it doesn't say how much potassium is in it, how do you log it?

I gave you the link above...
Create your own food and look up the USDA data or another trusted source.
I find the nutritiondata site fairly accurate .

ETA: oh, you are worried about the "mixed" part.
I don't mind estimating potassium as you are usually adding it because it is missing info and you are trying to gauge if you are getting enough...

FitnessPalWorks

I just add the info from here:
http://nutritiondata.self.com/
(Can you tell I track potassium?)
That said, I find the reports next to useless as I stay with my macros and daily levels.

I use that site as well.

Well, guess I should have been more specific.

There are certain nutrients in our diet, for instance Iron, that can be toxic if you have too much in your system if consumed on a consistent basis. Also, Vitamin A, D, E, and K are fat and not water soluble nutrients - and the site only tracks Vitamin A.

Just wondering if y'all had thought of this. Granted D, E and K are not listed on packaged items.....

AimersBee

Too much to think about, I just eat 20 bites a day. No tracking otherwise........ it's easier :glasses:

FitnessPalWorks

Too much to think about, I just eat 20 bites a day. No tracking otherwise........ it's easier :glasses:

LMAO... ok, *THAT* was a good one.....

VelociMama

FYI, there are entries in the database without an asterisk beside them. Those entries contain potassium information for that food item. These are the USDA entries. Often, for things like frozen veggies, the nutritional content is similar to fresh veggies that are submitted by the USDA. Just double check the label with the information there, and you can track your potassium reasonably well that way.

heatherloveslifting

No! But now I want to!

Crochetluvr

I run the reports because I have a terrible memory.

ReinasWrath

Yep I do and I check out my total workout time and cals burned too to make sure I'm not slacking

I'm still learning about the macros and nutrients though

FitnessPalWorks

FYI, there are entries in the database without an asterisk beside them. Those entries contain potassium information for that food item. These are the USDA entries. Often, for things like frozen veggies, the nutritional content is similar to fresh veggies that are submitted by the USDA. Just double check the label with the information there, and you can track your potassium reasonably well that way.

OOOH... I did not know that! Thank you! Awesome!

alaskaang

yes, but I also keep a separate log in excel so that I can run my own custom reports.