Prefilling MFP?

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  • Linnaea27
    Linnaea27 Posts: 639 Member
    I don't-- I like the freedom of eating whatever I choose to when I want (obviously as long as it fits into my calorie goal). Plus if I pre-fill things, I find I obsess about how much I'm eating in a way I don't when I log after I eat.

    Some of my MFP friends pre-log their whole day. It seems to work well for some people-- I'm just not one of them.
  • ErinMcMom
    ErinMcMom Posts: 228 Member
    Yup!
    I pre-log as I pack my breakfast/lunch/snacks to take to work and once that's logged it shows me what I've got left to work with so I can take meat out of the freezer to thaw for the next day's dinner. My cals earned from exercise through the day go towards dessert after dinner and evening snacks.

    On the weekends we usually plan our dinners in advance, so I pre-log those and work the rest of the day around them as I go along.
  • skiextrm
    skiextrm Posts: 144 Member
    I do the same thing. I pack my breakfast and lunch and then leave dinner open because that is sunbject to change. If I don't eat something or eat something that wasn't in my lunch I adjust it. It works well for me.

    This is what I do. I need structure and food at work, leaving plenty for later. I like to weigh and pack breakfast, snacks
    & lunch the night before. It gives me a task instead of munching. It's fun, too!?
  • Joanwetz
    Joanwetz Posts: 4 Member
    I always do this. it works well for me.
  • mrsemmypants
    mrsemmypants Posts: 44 Member
    I do. I think it keeps me accountable so I don't give into temptations. I had no more filled mine out today when one of the supervisors said there was pizza in the back. I knew I could have a piece, but I'd rather save calories and be under for the day :)
  • dortilolma
    dortilolma Posts: 103 Member
    Yep - I generally log my three main meals first thing in the morning and adjust as necessary. I'm a big nibbler and It gives me a good guideline for snacking.
  • Joehenny
    Joehenny Posts: 1,222 Member
    I don't eat a bite until my whole day's planned normally
  • jennifer_417
    jennifer_417 Posts: 12,344 Member
    I did for the 1st 6 months or so that I was logging. Helped tremendously.
  • amylg05
    amylg05 Posts: 89 Member
    I dont do this really...unless I know what I am going to be eating that day then I fill it so I know how many cals I have left for snacks lol :f

    I think this is probably where I have been going wrong though and may need to put more time in to prepping from now on since it seems to work so well for everyone o_o
  • misschoppo
    misschoppo Posts: 463 Member
    I try and do this most of the time for weekdays, I'll plan and log a few days in advance & then just edit if some things change a little. I find it useful as gives me a plan to follow and also means I can shop more efficiently and not just buy loads of random stuff then wonder what to make with it :D
  • megan_elizabeth8
    megan_elizabeth8 Posts: 216 Member
    I don't so much anymore because I always eat similar foods so can roughly estimate how many calories are in a meal - I just log whenever in the day I have time. However when I was still starting out I found it very useful to log in advance so I didn't eat anything I regretted later when I saw it's nutritional info. For a long time I would plan and then log for a week in advance, and make minor changes if necessary. I know some people find pre-logging harder - whatever works for you and your lifestyle, I guess :smile:
  • lamps1303
    lamps1303 Posts: 432 Member
    I always pre-log. During the week I have more or less the same the breakfast, lunch and snacks to it's pretty easy to pre-log. I always plan my evening meal ahead (at least the day before) so I can plan for any additional/unpredicted snacks. I especially pre-log when I know I'm out for a meal. I will always look at the menu beforehand to plan what I'm going to eat. I then log it to prevent me changing my mind when I get to the restaurant. Usually I will find 2 or 3 options that meet my calories/macros so I can make a decision when I get to the restaurant. Really works for me.
  • minischnauz4
    minischnauz4 Posts: 29 Member
    I pre-log almost all of my food and just edit if something changes. I find helps me "plan" my meals better and for me the key to success is definitely planning.

    Agreed. I like seeing if I have any room to throw in a treat or if I'm at my limit and choose not to go over. I also like to keep track of my macros to make sure my calories are going where they should.
  • scottywor
    scottywor Posts: 140 Member
    All the time.
  • Timshel_
    Timshel_ Posts: 22,834 Member
    I have done it if I am putting meals together that I don't have a general idea of calorie counts. But mostly I eat from a known menu of meals so I only log what I eat, when I eat it.

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