Food Diary: Log As You Go VS Plan Before

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  • MamaCass30
    MamaCass30 Posts: 37 Member

    I think those that pre-log might skip logging something they ate and didn't budget for.

    And you know this........how?

    to the OP's question: I pre-log the night before. If I want something extra, I'll go for an unplanned run/walk to earn it.

    Pre-logging gives me a measure of control that I normally don't have when flying by the seat of my pants. My brain works better when I have a set plan that I'm not scrambling to come up with at the last minute. It's easier to work within my macros when I pre-log so I know what I can/can't have the next day.
  • Songbirdcw
    Songbirdcw Posts: 320 Member
    Since I pack my breakfast, lunch, snacks, and sometimes dinner for work, I try to log my meals early. Like a lot of you guys said, I like to plan ahead for dinner/dessert. I'm not consistent with it on the weekends, but when I track ahead It keeps me on track.
  • aliciapenny
    aliciapenny Posts: 51 Member
    Until it enters my mouth it doesn't get logged. But I have general ideas of the calories I want to have in a day, so it isn't fully eat-at-will and see what is left for dinner.

    I think those that pre-log might skip logging something they ate and didn't budget for.

    Not me. I log then I eat. If it isnt in my log I do not eat it.
  • RobP1192
    RobP1192 Posts: 310 Member
    I log what i eat when i eat it. I don't worry too much about if i go over a "macro" or any of that stuff. I just record what i eat no matter what it is. Then if i need to make adjustments, i can easily go back and see what i did when, and where i can make changes. My diary is open. I'm not a clean eater.
  • RoseTears143
    RoseTears143 Posts: 1,121 Member
    Most of the time I log everything up until my afternoon snack so I know what I have to play with for dinner time and extra snacks. Much easier for me.

    ETA: at least during the week. Weekends are more relaxed. If I log it and end up not eating it, I just delete it, no harm.
  • henriettevanittersum
    henriettevanittersum Posts: 179 Member
    I log before, because I need to know many glasses of wine I can have :-P
  • Iwanttoweigh10stone
    Iwanttoweigh10stone Posts: 6 Member
    I like the idea of logging ahead I will try it!
  • dbmata
    dbmata Posts: 12,950 Member

    I think those that pre-log might skip logging something they ate and didn't budget for.

    And you know this........how?
    This hurt my head.

    "think"
    "might"
    What do these words mean?

    Derp.
  • colapopmusic
    colapopmusic Posts: 50
    I log everything right away in the morning. Being a homemaker and a stay at home mom, I already know what I am making for dinner way ahead of time so I basically base my day around that :)

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