Ever try logging your entire day in the morning

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  • kristinL16
    kristinL16 Posts: 401 Member
    I do best logging my day the night before. That way I at least have a starting plan. If something changes, I can adjust accordingly. This also helps avoid that dinner time stress of not knowing what to make and ending up getting fast food.
  • Skeebee
    Skeebee Posts: 740 Member
    I log my whole day in the morning. If anything changes I can adjust it but I'm usually spot on. This works best for me but I'm sure others have different ways that work for them.

    I'm the same way. I track everything the day before, actually, an pre-pack my meals. It works like a challenge for me to stay within there and figure out how much I can treat myself if I want something or have a change of plans.
  • geo1437
    geo1437 Posts: 38
    i log every morning as well. i find that it is easier to stay on track doing it that way
  • californiagirl2012
    californiagirl2012 Posts: 2,625 Member
    I do this all the time. Sometimes I plan for the next day. Sometimes I decide I want a cookie treat and enter it first and work around it. I mostly eat healthy but I eat just treats now and then to keep sane and I just decide I want it tomorrow and log it. And the best thing about it is I can change my mind and delete and add things. I also decide to have something and it makes it go over the calorie budge so I take something else off. It's all a balancing act. THIS TOOL IS GREAT FOR ALL THAT! :smile:
  • emtjmac
    emtjmac Posts: 1,320 Member
    Yes and it never works out the way I thought it would and I end up having to log at the end of the day anyway. So I just log as I go now.
  • MichelleLaree13
    MichelleLaree13 Posts: 865 Member
    I work 12.5 hour long shifts. I do count calories before I leave for work since I cant eat anything else that isnt in my lunch/dinner box.
    On days off, I count as I go.
  • Pimpmonkey
    Pimpmonkey Posts: 566
    When I'm at work, I generally log it all ahead of time, because I have a computer there, but at home, I log as I eat because I have to do it by phone and my service sucks (that will soon be changing!!! Thank you Solvaei!!!!)
  • foleyshirley
    foleyshirley Posts: 1,043 Member
    I think it is a great idea. I pre-log exercise as well. Then I feel bad if I don't do it :).
  • nmwhitney12
    nmwhitney12 Posts: 239 Member
    I find it easier to log in the morning! This helps me stick to what I have logged! If I need to change I can later but for the most part this works for me :)
  • Blmarlborough
    Blmarlborough Posts: 28
    I usually pre-log my entire week, so I know my macro needs for the certain day (Ex. 50 carbs one day, 100-200 the next) It helps a lot so I can stay on track with what I'm eating and getting my body what it needs.
  • Lesa_Sass
    Lesa_Sass Posts: 2,213 Member
    I do it all the time, it helps me plan and with my grocery list as well. And if something changes, oh well, that is what the little - on the side is for.

    I find that it takes care of the whole what am I going to eat question.

    I also like being organized and when my husband asks what is for dinner, I tell hmi to look at my food diary. :)
  • amyhoss
    amyhoss Posts: 414 Member
    I do this for most weekdays (I never know what is going to happen on the weekends). It helps me to stay on track. I like having a plan. I also like that I can tweak things here and there to make sure I am hitting my macros.
  • corgihugger
    corgihugger Posts: 41
    I think it's good to plan out my meals, so that I expect how many calories I'll eat that day. I always give myself a little wiggle room, though.
  • amnski
    amnski Posts: 251 Member
    I log the day before! Keeps me accountable and allows me to keep track of my macros. Plus, no worries about if I will go over/under calories, etc.
  • truecaligirl
    truecaligirl Posts: 132 Member
    I try to preplan my whole day. Sometimes I stick to it and sometimes I have to make changes as I go. I preplan more times than not.
  • AngelTwin27
    AngelTwin27 Posts: 33 Member
    I always try and log my three main meals in the morning and then I know what's left over for snacks.

    I've heard of people running out of calories before dinner, because they've snacked too much, so this works really well for me.

    I actually get quite anxious if I have no idea what's for dinner! LOL

    Sometimes I do even pre-log for several days, if I have a weekly meal plan in mind...
  • Ash_ah_lee
    Ash_ah_lee Posts: 116 Member
    I do it all the time..
  • sharleengc
    sharleengc Posts: 792 Member
    i usually log everything the night before. Sure I change stuff sometimes but usually I stick to it.
  • leafstucker16
    leafstucker16 Posts: 136 Member
    I just started doing this, im logging for most of the next day the day before and it seems to help me stay on track easier
  • xxloveiswarr
    xxloveiswarr Posts: 124
    When I get the chance I try to enter all my meals the night before. Works great for me! I leave some wiggle room for snacks.
  • liovino59
    liovino59 Posts: 5 Member
    I do the same, sometimes have to adjust the dinner entry....
  • CDeRuyter
    CDeRuyter Posts: 75 Member
    I like to do that with my exercise. This way, I HAVE to go to my evening class or face the personal embarrassment of deleting it from my journal and seeing my calorie count get scewed. :grumble:
  • irisheyez718
    irisheyez718 Posts: 677 Member
    I try my best to log my day ahead of time! Sometimes I have to make little changes, but it really helps me a lot.
  • TheRealParisLove
    TheRealParisLove Posts: 1,907 Member
    I always log the night before, and make changes if needed during the day.
  • j1wright
    j1wright Posts: 286 Member
    Oh wow! I have never done this. Where is the adventure? I eat small meals through out the day log them as soon as I can so I know how much I can eat at night. I usually have at least have half of my calories left for dinner and evening snacking. I have gotten pretty good at guessing how many calories I am eating before eating it, and like I did with Weight Watcher's and the point system, I have memorized a lot of calories in foods, so I can quickly add something in my head when making something or ordering something at a restaurant.
  • SoDamnHungry
    SoDamnHungry Posts: 6,998 Member
    I prefer to log my meals in the morning and then just log snacks as I have them.
  • kbirdwell08
    kbirdwell08 Posts: 22 Member
    i do this every day because i go to school and as soon as i get out of school i go straight to work. i usually dont get home until 10pm so i dont have time to think about what to eat. i take all my food with me during the day
  • couponsaver79
    couponsaver79 Posts: 51 Member
    I try to do this every day. Actually I do it the night before. I kept finding that I would eat something, the calories were fine, but then by the end of the day the fat and sugar were way in the red. This way I can play around a little bit and try to keep things even. Plus its helpful to know how many I have to spare with what I am already planning to eat.
  • StephJB1221
    StephJB1221 Posts: 225
    I log my day prior to Meet my daily goals, if I'm off then I can play around until I meet them! A lot easier to meet your goals if you haven't already eaten half of your day :) and it keeps me from eating the extras I'm offered at work daily!
  • trinaburk
    trinaburk Posts: 12 Member
    I just started doing this a couple of days ago but not logging the entire day; I do it up to lunch but I don't have it perfected as of yet - still figuring out the right foods.

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