Pre-logging?

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  • BackTatJIM
    BackTatJIM Posts: 1,140 Member
    pre log and cook in bulk = success
  • mhorn2142
    mhorn2142 Posts: 319 Member
    Not me. I litterally log all day even if it is like 2 M&M's. I find that I don't account for all food otherwise.
  • lawtechie
    lawtechie Posts: 708 Member
    My first day back to work after a medical leave, I pre-logged. I was so worried about going back to bad habits and eating junk all day I used that to help me stay on track. If the next day(s) look like hell I'd probably pre-log then too.
  • ohheyy125
    ohheyy125 Posts: 295 Member
    I actually have my diary set up like this:

    6am-11am
    11am-2pm
    2pm-5pm
    5pm-8pm
    8pm-12am
    Not Eaten Yet

    And usually before I leave home for the day I pre-log what I plan on eating in the "Not eaten yet" section, then switch it to the right spot when the time comes. This has really helped me. I can see the calories and macros all laid out so I know first thing in the am if I need to make adjustments.
  • Arleigh7
    Arleigh7 Posts: 150 Member
    Funny I just saw this topic as I just got done pre logging my dinner tonight.

    Heading out to a big Steak and Red Wine dinner with some good friends and I've been eating a bit light today to try and give myself enough calories.

    So I thought I would look up the menu on line and then log my dinner. Good thing! If I had not done that I would have eaten 1,800 calories. but by adjusting my menu and portions I think I can bring it in at about 1,300 calories for dinner and still make my daily alotment.

    I mean 1,300 is still going to be an awesome dinner with rich food and great wine but by slightly moderating it I'll keep myself on track.

    So Pre Logging I think is awesome especialy if you are going to do a big meal as it helps you develop a plan ahead of time.
  • frenchfacey
    frenchfacey Posts: 237 Member
    i ALWAYS try to pre-log. it not only helps with my food planning and work out planning, it helps me stick to it. if something changes, i delete it no big deal. it also helps me find wiggle room...
  • wonderstruck91
    wonderstruck91 Posts: 107 Member
    I do normally try to plan ahead. Sometimes I end up making changes but planning ahead definitely helps keep me on track!
  • lovechicagobears
    lovechicagobears Posts: 289 Member
    I often do this so I know what I can/should eat for dinner. I also pre-log if we're going out with friends. I use the nutritional guide from the restaurant (if available) so I know what to order.
  • sussexbythesea
    sussexbythesea Posts: 1,336 Member
    I plan main meals before shopping then log night before as I tend to switch them . bfast very samey so only lunch needs tweaking I leave about 200 for snacks
  • Truetex4
    Truetex4 Posts: 2 Member
    I look at logging my food daily as doing something for myself. It gives me time in the morning to sit down and think and also put my own day together. We are in such a fast paced society, that every minuet is for someone else and not us. Isn't about time we take the time for ourselves. My Grand Son Just had a heart attack at 18 years of age. It has definitely time to reflect on what is important or not. Good luck on your use of this program.

    Romie from California
  • cjsacto
    cjsacto Posts: 1,421 Member
    When I tried to pre-log I had huge technical problems when I needed to make a change. I had to go back and delete the same thing four or five times. I never tried again but maybe I should, just not with the Android app.
  • rfsatar
    rfsatar Posts: 599 Member
    Hello everyone. I was just wondering if any of you pre-log your food, whether it be for the day, the next few days, the week? I'm considering trying it out to help calm the chaos in my life. However, I don't want to get off track, eat something different, and waste all of that time I spent pre-logging. What are everyone's opinions?
    Yeah I generally decide if I need to defrost any meat/fish the night before, and then I plan my diary for the day as close to 1200 as I can get with all 3 meals and drinks... and then any additional cal burn means I can add some snacks throughout the day (ham/cheese/crispbreads/fruit) when I can.

    Works for me as I largely work at home at the moment and so can batch-make soup and that's what I eat for lunch most days.

    I deffo pre-log like today when I am going out for the evening and eating out.

    I try and alternate between meat, fish and veggie dinners as well for a bit of variety...
  • nicleed
    nicleed Posts: 247 Member
    I pre-log meals (breakfast lunch dinner) but not snacks, cos I don't know what I'll feel like!
  • NaturallyOlivia
    NaturallyOlivia Posts: 496 Member
    At one of my jobs I have horrible cell phone reception so I pre-log my food when I work there because it is easier and if i wait until i get off work I am likely to forget. I always pack my lunch so I know that is exactly what I'll be eating and nothing more.
  • dianad11
    dianad11 Posts: 6 Member
    I use food logging to help me plan my day or get a general idea of my weekly shopping list. It helps me not only with calories, but as a way to tell what nutrients I am shorting my body. I make adjustments accordingly. Sometimes you gotta give up the blueberries for the Brussels sprouts, dang it! Lol
  • mrseelmerfudd
    mrseelmerfudd Posts: 506 Member
    i log my dinner before i eat it, usually to see how many calories ill have left over/how close to my limit i am. after that if i have some spare, and i want a snack, ill log the snack before i eat it to make sure im within my limit. but i wouldnt log days ahead as im not organised enough to know what im eating in 2 days time lol!
  • LivingtheLeanDream
    LivingtheLeanDream Posts: 13,342 Member
    Oh yeah!!! its the BEST way :)
    I prelog in the morning all my days meals, I always know in advance what I'll be making for each meal that way I know if I have excess calories so I can have a treat, or if I'm in deficit I know I need to get off my backside and EXERCISE lol

    It works for me and I really do think its the way to stay focused :)

    Ruth
  • auntygill
    auntygill Posts: 108 Member
    I just pre log up until lunch as i usually dont know what i will be having for dinner . xx
  • Artemis00diana
    Artemis00diana Posts: 90
    I only pre-log, if I know im gonna go out to a social event order some food/drinks ater in the night. Just so I know how uch cake I can have to a birthday party, or going dancing with friends (which alcohol can(t) i drink and how much)
  • ACepero79
    ACepero79 Posts: 711 Member
    I always pre-log what I know I'm going to be having.

    My work week is pretty routine. I get the same breakfast and almost always the same lunch. My weekends are a toss up, but on gym days, I know that I'm going to fill up on protein, so I pre-log that.
  • allycat5723
    allycat5723 Posts: 189 Member
    Wow thank you everyone! I have been pre-logging since this post, and it has helped me tons. I have been planning dinners for a week at a time for years now, so it's not difficult for me to sit down and do the pre-logging. Combined with my new Bodymedia FIT, I can definitely feel some positive changes coming my way!
  • MizManda180
    MizManda180 Posts: 68 Member
    I pre log the day of, that way I can plan snacks or a dessert.
  • trud72
    trud72 Posts: 1,912 Member
    i try to (when i have time) preperation is key if you wanna be good! thats the way i see it :drinker:
  • coolraul07
    coolraul07 Posts: 1,606 Member
    I try to. I find it helps me get an idea of a) what's "safe" to eat for that day in terms of snacking, and b) how to best plan my meals for the day.
    *THIS* I pre-log the current day as I can, and copy meals to the next day when I know I'll be eating leftovers. Not (yet) disciplined enough to plan meals a week ahead.
  • lar4290
    lar4290 Posts: 55 Member
    What everyone else has said.

    I especially pre-log if I'm going out, and then I adjust afterwards. It helps keep accountability at restaurants or when drinking.

    Also, if you go to the online site, you can move foods around from meal to meal or move something from today to tomorrow. I use that a lot and adjust, but I don't know how I'd reasonably get my nutrients in without prelogging to see what I need more or less of in a given day.
  • _Tuyana_
    _Tuyana_ Posts: 83 Member
    I always pre-log at least a day in advance. I feel more in control of my calories. Even on the days when I don't know what a particular meal is going to be (like dinner), it still gives me an estimate of how many calories I have to play around with.
  • deeksha_s
    deeksha_s Posts: 79 Member
    I generally pre log my lunches in the morning, since I usually have my lunch packed with me. Dinner and snacks, I log the next morning. My biggest problem is that I fail to log my food on weekends. Either because I'm busy enjoying the weekend or I feel guilty @ my intake.
  • P05T5CRIPT
    P05T5CRIPT Posts: 285 Member
    I try to plan most of my days to pre-log when I can, especially when I'm at work so I know what my day looks like. Definitely takes the hassle out of logging!
  • DaveHuby
    DaveHuby Posts: 175 Member
    I do a lot of batch coooking, every recipe entered here as a recipe, then portioned and calories noted. Then in the morning I get dinner out to defrost and log it immediately along with a planned veg, rice, pasta element. That way I know what I have left for lunch breakfast, snacks (and the controlled portion of booze!)

    Also means my partner can copy dinner from me and make their own other meal choices.

    Freezer control has been major help to us ( 55lbs lost between us) :smile:
  • FlaxMilk
    FlaxMilk Posts: 3,452 Member
    I'm generally most successful when I prelog for the next day or first thing in the morning. I don't do well with logging after the fact.

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