Recording when you go over cal goals

zillah73 · February 2013

I definitely try to record it, be honest and accountable to myself. However, usually when I go off the rails it is going out to eat and I feel like it is nearly impossible to log that. How does one log cinnamon roll pancakes with cream cheese icing at a local brunch spot? On those days/meals, I just accept that I have not followed my meal plan and pick up where I left off with the next meal or day.

bellesouth18 · February 2013

I record everything. I went over by 1258 yesterday eating doughnuts. :grumble: Every single bite is in my diary.

wtw0n · February 2013

I log everything 'cause that's the point of the food diary. It's not the end of the world if I go over my daily goal (like today) 'cause that happens once in a blue moon.

nje444 · February 2013

I don't if I am going to treat myself! Last night I had "date night" with my husband. I recorded the dinner but neglected to add the wine - why? - because I was treating myself, I didn't want to beat myself up if I "went over", and I don't go over often so its not like I put back everything I lost in one night of indulgence.

queenbear5 · February 2013

I log every bite. There's no reason not to. On days when I eat cake and chocolate I feel a twinge of guilt because I know the people reading my food diary deserve to see a better example. Regardless, I know I've got to keep it real, otherwise I'm just wasting my time. I also feel guilty when I bank calories so I can eat like a hog the next day. Life is like that, though. I've got luncheons, book club meetings, coffee club meetings, brunches, and meet-ups that seem to occur at least once a week and are always centered around a potluck buffet. Planning/banking calories in advance for these events is the only way to stay within my goals, since I am NOT going to be the annoying chick at the party that 'can't eat because I'm on a diet.'

muayqis · February 2013

yup, logging every muthful.
almost 3000 over today. and its not even 7pm

bumblebums · February 2013

Of course you record everything. Who are you trying to keep a secret from exactly?

bearwith · February 2013

I have gone over lots this last week as it was half term and we had lots of long days and meals out. I have recorded everything and put on weight. Just goes to show that unless you stick to the cals - you put on the weight.

AmbyrJayde · February 2013

I am really wondering how many people record literally everything you eat even when you have a BAD eating day. I record literally eat bite sometimes it's 2500 cals but I'm being honest. How many others make sure they do this or do you just quit and start again the next day???

Depends on why I went over, if its just a day I get to cheat, every bite is logged, if I"m super stressed for some reason then I don't even take the time to log.

viajera99 · February 2013

I record it (YAY, WHOLE BOX OF WHEAT THINS!) because my body records it!

SandraJN · February 2013

I record what I eat/drink. I'm only kidding myself if I don't. I usually know what I will eat for the day in advance, so it helps me to record all of my meals and see where I am at. That way I can tweak it if I need to, or sometimes just live with it that day.

taliar93 · February 2013

I record everything, If I mess up and go over, which has only happened twice so far in almost three months, then boohoo, i record it, get on the bike and move on, if you're actually in that much denial that you don't record when you go over, then you're probably not ready for this journey just yet. Because let's be honest, denial got most of us here in the first place, it won't get us out of it.

SpecialSundae · February 2013

I used not to record cheat days but as I'm now running analysis on my weight loss I log absolutely everything.

mfpcopine · February 2013

I often don't complete the food log, partly because I can't estimate the calories of certain dishes, but I weigh myself several times a week and almost always log my weight and body fat.

MyChocolateDiet · February 2013

I am really wondering how many people record literally everything you eat even when you have a BAD eating day. I record literally eat bite sometimes it's 2500 cals but I'm being honest. How many others make sure they do this or do you just quit and start again the next day???

i do same as you. each bit. no matter how far over it takes me. and there have been some days when that red number is shocking.

SlvrBluGoddess · February 2013

Record it all. If you can't be honest with yourself... you can't be honest with anyone, right?

april_mesk · February 2013

For the most part I log everything. Yes, at times it's ugly but, I don't know one person who is perfect... I wasn't recording coffee because it has no value but, I will going forward. I even put my probiotic and vitamin in. Sometimes if I don't plan ahead I forget certain things. I will go back and add it. I try to write out my plan for week...sometimes, I change due to life happening...meetings with customers, unexpected events, etc. It holds you more accountable and lets you see patterning or cycling of intake and workout progression. I log my waters as well.