Share your diary - broaden your food horizon

Feel free to look at mine, even though you may not recognise some of it because I don't live in the same country

I guess I don't feel free enough Your diary is closed
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Well that's embarrassing!

Should be open now

ETA: quoting fail. *Sigh*.

My food diary is open to have a look at. I've only started today so there isn't much to look at but I shall keep it open for future reference. Best of luck to you on your journey!

Just an observation, but most people describe their diaries as boring, with a large proportion eating the same things every day (I'm the same, btw). I like boring - everything I eat I like, it's easy and quick to prepare (and log!) and is mostly nutritionally sound.

Wonder if that's a factor in a lot of people's success?

Feel free to look at mine, even though you may not recognise some of it because I don't live in the same country

I think you're right. I stick to what works, and what gives me high protein. I also need to make things my children like. Their favourite meal seems to be chicken or fish and veg, which is great as it works for me, and is so easy to prepare. They also love jacket potato and tuna.

Mine is open too! Feel free to friend me I've only been here 12 days but I've lost three pounds and am feeling good.

My diary is open aswell, not been on here long but feel free to add me :-) i dont think im eating enough at the moment either as i cant hit my calorie goal so some advice on my diary would be welcomed to x

It is ok to eat a little below your goal if your goal is 2000 calories!
But, If you're still looking to eat more, try and find foods that are good for you and have a sufficient amount of calories. Make sure you're counting the calories correctly, and if you are below 2000, so long as you're not under around 1,200 you can still get the nutrients you need! You'll just lose weight faster!~

Just an observation, but most people describe their diaries as boring, with a large proportion eating the same things every day (I'm the same, btw). I like boring - everything I eat I like, it's easy and quick to prepare (and log!) and is mostly nutritionally sound.

Wonder if that's a factor in a lot of people's success?

Feel free to look at mine, even though you may not recognise some of it because I don't live in the same country

I think you're right. I stick to what works, and what gives me high protein. I also need to make things my children like. Their favourite meal seems to be chicken or fish and veg, which is great as it works for me, and is so easy to prepare. They also love jacket potato and tuna.

Yes, I've noticed that there are some things (in my case, a couple variations on both seitan and lentils) that are easy to make, high protein, and will make excellent leftovers for lunch. And if I have them on hand I don't tend to fall of the wagon. I definitely need to add more fruit/veg to my diet, but having the basics be the same seems to work for me.

OP, my diary is always open but other than the "falling off the wagon" stuff the main dishes are mostly recipes I input myself. So I'm not sure how helpful it would be.

Mine is open as well... I don't look at the macro thing yet. I am still on the "just staying under my goal" mode. I have made improvements over time, but still have a long way to go. It's a life long journey, so I have plenty of time to work on getting better.

I keep my diary open as well. Anyone on here is free to take a peak or add me as a friend.

I agree that this will help get new food ideas

Me, too...mine isn't as exciting as most would expect...I don't cook at home much; all four of us take turns. I cook all day long, so when I get home, I don't even really want to look at food. But feel free to poke around...send me a friend request...it's all good.

Look at suppers on mine -- but not yet. I've just returned after a long hiatus but changed how I'm keeping the diary so past entries are screwed up.

I'm always looking to make something interesting for supper and sometimes succeed. Since I'm retired, I have time most days to dither about what to make like right now. I have brown & wild rice cooking in the oven but I still haven't decided what will happen to it for supper.

Here's how the dither works -- google is your friend. Just put in the ingredients that come to mind and the word "recipe." You'll find lots of 'em. Who da thunk that googling "red cabbage sweet potato recipe" would come up with so many things? They make a great curry. Who knew?

So, right now, I'd better go back to "brown wild rice recipe" results to get some inspiration for tonight because I'm currently without. Check back in a couple hours and you'll see what I put with it.