struggling

Hey there,

I keep MFP up on my computer at all times, and since I will be on it to check email, go on facebook, or listen to music throughout the day, I have it right there to remind me to log in. Also, I just make sure I'm looking at the calories in my food and telling myself "remember to log this" while I'm preparing food. It took a couple weeks to consistently remember, but it becomes habit. Good luck to you!!

I guess what keeps me on track is my self-talk and being honest about what I'm doing. I used to tell myself the cheat was JUST for today, it wasn't so bad, I would start eating well next week, having _______ was OK, I would work out extra hard some other day, etc, etc.

Now I think before I eat- I still have treat days but I think about what my body needs, what my body will do with the food I eat (will it be digested and turn to sugar, is this feeding my cells or am I starving at a cellular level), etc.

I keep my exercise in check- am I getting enough exercise (twice a week is not enough), have I lifted weights or have I just been doing cardio?

When I feel myself trying to convince me that skipping a workout or eating whatever isn't so bad I stop and think about what I really get out of it- am I nourishing/taking care of myself, or am I cutting corners?

I'm not perfect at it, I've got a long way to go but I'm getting there and getting better at it bit by bit.

Welcome, Cathy! I was very sporadic when I first started. It's a challenge to get used to logging foods especially with recipes with multiple ingredients. But once I used the recipes and my foods tabs to save things I have regularly, it's been easier. The best advice I can give is to set small goals. First I told myself I was going to get to the 5 day in a row mark. It does make you feel good when you see the post that you've logged so many days in a row. It has also made a big difference for me to add more friends and see them make their days. Keeps me motivated that if they can do it, so can I, and it gives you a reason to get on everyday to see how your network is progressing. Feel free to add me as a friend. I'd love to try to help you stay encouraged. It takes some getting used to and I'm only 20 days strong, but I am making much better choices than a month ago. I have faith that my results are going to get better as long as I stay the course. Good luck on your journey!

Hey there,

I keep MFP up on my computer at all times, and since I will be on it to check email, go on facebook, or listen to music throughout the day, I have it right there to remind me to log in. Also, I just make sure I'm looking at the calories in my food and telling myself "remember to log this" while I'm preparing food. It took a couple weeks to consistently remember, but it becomes habit. Good luck to you!!

This, I always have MFP up on my computer and I make it a priority to log my foods before I eat. It gets easier as you go, using the tabs "most recent", "your recipes" etc. I also have the app on my phone if I"m out of the house. If I don't log I don't feel accountable for what I put in my body. Best of luck to you :flowerforyou:

Hello Cathy,
I'm new here too. I had a cheat day two days ago and when I logged on how many more calories I had eaten I almost had a heart attack! It really made me think how much junk I was putting in my body just because I was frustrated or stressed out... Logging in what you eat is definitely the key so don't give up! You're not alone in this

I keep track on my android phone...it is super easy and after about a couple of weeks of doing every day (you mentally have you remember for a while)-it becomes habit.

COMMITT TO IT!!!


One tip I would give you would be to purchase a kitchen scale and ALWAYS measure everything out-