Should I log before or after?

Turtle1794
Turtle1794 Posts: 70
in Health and Weight Loss
I heard you should plan out your meals and log them in before the day you're going to eat, and if anything changed to just change it as the day goes on. Does this help a lot? I heard a lot of people do it. :]

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  • Establishedn1986
    Establishedn1986 Posts: 306 Member
    Whatever works for you. I personally do plan my meals ahead. I don't necessarily log before though.
  • missybct
    missybct Posts: 321 Member
    I think it's a good idea to have some clue about you'll eat during the day - I always know round about what I'll be having for dinner in the morning, or the night before (I do a shop once a week) but I don't log it as such - sometimes it is quite good NOT to log it and then see how many calories you've left over if you've done a workout so you can maybe have something extra.

    I don't think it really matters too much providing you stick to your calories, lose weight and remain healthy. You can save meals and recipes and your recent food entries will pop up - I'm burning through my feta cheese button!
  • zyxst
    zyxst Posts: 9,149 Member
    Whatever works for you.

    I log while I'm eating, or slightly before. If hubby and I have gotten firm on what we're eating for the day (no sudden changes or bright ideas), I'll log in the morning for all meals.
  • sangeyvang
    sangeyvang Posts: 182
    i usually log after i eat. cause sometimes i don't end up eating the portion i got for myself. but whatever works for you! :)
  • Vune
    Vune Posts: 674 Member
    I log for the day after I eat breakfast, and I change it as needed. It couldn't hurt to try it and see if it works for you.
  • Peg_M
    Peg_M Posts: 34
    I like to log as I go so I see through out the day how well I am doing. I don't want to forget anything. And I love seeing the exercise take off calories that were added before hand. Good Luck on your way to goal.

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