A food tracking idea!

HeidiJoLHB
HeidiJoLHB Posts: 88 Member
edited January 3 in Health and Weight Loss
Today I found that using my food tracker as a meal planner, and filling it out in the morning with what I plan to eat has helped me alot! I can always change it if anything doesn't go as planned. This is easier for me personally because I am a planner, and this really makes a difference for me. Just an idea for any of you who may feel it might help you! Good luck! :)

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  • nxd10
    nxd10 Posts: 4,570 Member
    I don't do that most days, but I do it when I am going out for dinner or to a party and have some idea of potential foods that will be there. It gives me an idea about how much I can eat and what I should avoid to stay within my goals.

    It's very helpful.
  • kellicci
    kellicci Posts: 409 Member
    I like to do this too. Sometimes even the night before! =)
  • katwal87
    katwal87 Posts: 19 Member
    I do that too, sometimes a few days ahead, it keeps me on track and I can plan around different meals, make healthier choices or substitutes. If I just ate and then logged I would go over my calories by lunchtime lol!
  • Koldnomore
    Koldnomore Posts: 1,613 Member
    Aye, normally I pre-plan breakfast and lunch and sometimes I will also play with dinner when I have less calories but normally I have about 800 to kill so I don't normally worry about dinner unless I'm going out.
  • stines72
    stines72 Posts: 853 Member
    i always log my food a day in advance... keeps me from eating more and gives me structure and a plan
  • TillyMomma
    TillyMomma Posts: 262
    I do this sometimes as well--it works great when you have a busy schedule.
  • mizzie1980
    mizzie1980 Posts: 379 Member
    I sort of do this. I usually plan breakfast, lunch and snacks, but dinner is often left up to my hubby. So I'll pre-log my first two meals and snacks for the day, then let him know if we can have something a little more calorie dense or if it's a lighter day. It works for me.
  • BernadetteChurch
    BernadetteChurch Posts: 2,210 Member
    I generally pre-log breakfast and lunch and that helps me decide whether dinner's going to be pasta or fish and salad. It really is a good idea. Works in reverse as well, e.g. if I know we're having the same dinner again tomorrow I know how much I can eat at breakfast and lunch. For me planning is all important.
  • deb3129
    deb3129 Posts: 1,294 Member
    This has worked really well for me too!!
  • krickeyuu
    krickeyuu Posts: 344 Member
    I do this, too. It really helps me to meet my macros and to stay on point.
  • Chief_Rocka
    Chief_Rocka Posts: 4,710 Member
    I don't see why everyone doesn't do this. Do you like to be surprised at the end of the day or something?
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