Does everyone fill out their tracker, every day?

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  • wewon
    wewon Posts: 838 Member
    I fill mine out every morning and use it as a budget so that I can make adjustments throughout the day.

    Usually, by early afternoon I can start making the hard decisions on how dinner and any snacking has to be modified.

    My big problem pre-mfp was having my calories sneak up on me, this method gives me some discipline.
  • Janeta58
    Janeta58 Posts: 59 Member
    I fill it out every day ... even managed to do it while I was away this past Easter weekend although I did get the lunch/dinner mixed up on the two days.
    I like up2metolose20's idea of not doing it on Sundays: not a cheat day but rather a day to see if she can keep on track. This will be a good tool for me to use once I reach GW and learn to eat without regaining.
    :smile:
  • Doberwomann
    Doberwomann Posts: 29
    I fill mine out everyday as im going along x but i think now im going to plan ahead to avoid potential disasters x
  • michelec64
    michelec64 Posts: 120 Member
    Since I pretty much eat the same things for breakfast and lunch I fill those out first thing in the morning, that way I know how much wiggle room I have for dinner and any snacks during the day. It really helps me to stay on track because I'm not mindlessly grazing, I have to think whether it is worth is to grab a few M&Ms or go for something healthier. Even though I eat what I want on Sundays I still track just out of curiosity.
  • MinnieInMaine
    MinnieInMaine Posts: 6,400 Member
    Mon-Fri, I fill it out for the whole day in the morning if I can (don't always know what's for dinner).
    Saturday and Sunday, I write everything down at home and then fill it in on Monday morning. At first that meant I wasn't always great about sticking to my daily totals but I've learned my limits and do my best to stay within them by making better choices. Plus, I've worked a cheat day into my plan so if I go over a few hundred calories one day, it's no big deal.
  • PoppyinBoulder
    PoppyinBoulder Posts: 103
    Great topic - I'm new but I know from past efforts - if I log it, I don't overeat. If I don't, I tend to cheat BIG.

    I really like the idea of logging it in before I eat it. Damage control - and I like the idea of pre-planning, but I'm not there yet. For now, just committing to logging in everything seems a bit daunting. I love this site!!!!
  • scottwhatever
    scottwhatever Posts: 2
    When I first started using the app on my phone I was doing it religiously after every meal. But sadly, I've lapsed over the past few months...

    I've still been on my diet and exercise program but just haven't put in the discipline to record everything every day...something I must remedy, me thinks...
  • ladybg81
    ladybg81 Posts: 1,553 Member
    I always fill mine out, every day. First thing in the morning I put in my coffee and what I want for dessert that night so I know where I am. If I know what I am having for lunch (Mon-Fri I bring my lunch) then I log that first thing as well. I then can play around with my dinner and also determine how many glasses of milk I can drink when I go home.

    I am an accountant so this to me is like my budgets at home and work. I get to see the affects of different foods, snack and drinks on my overall performance. I know where I can cut and where I can go over a little.
  • Matiara
    Matiara Posts: 377 Member
    I did it for the first few days because it was fun like a new toy, but then I slacked off. Mainly it was because I didn't want to spend the time on it. I was fine with logging breakfast and lunch because I eat the same breakfasts and snacks during the workday. I also take the same lunches each week. It's a different lunch for each day, but each day has it's designated lunch. However, I cook dinner completely or mostly from scratch everyday and unlike my workday food, there's lots more variety. I got frustrated with having to log every ingredient.
  • SabrinaJL
    SabrinaJL Posts: 1,579 Member
    I usually fill it out as I go. Sometimes I try to do it in advance, but since May 7th (I think), I've done it every day. I keep telling myself I'm gonna take a day off from tracking (like on my birthday), but I still end up doing it.
  • manj69
    manj69 Posts: 2
    Hi there, yes I use it everyday, I have downloaded the app on my Iphone so it makes it easier to keep track of what's going into my body and the break down of carbs/protein and fat.
  • Angel1066
    Angel1066 Posts: 816 Member
    I fill mine out everyday, sometimes i plan in advance but not all the time but before i put something in my mouth i work out whether i can afford the calories.
  • robertf57
    robertf57 Posts: 560 Member
    every day, every meals and snack! It is a great motivational tool for me.
  • dlf0001
    dlf0001 Posts: 20 Member
    I fill mine out with the moblie app if I am out meal by meal. I use the same app to make menu choices when out to eat...
  • capricorn144
    capricorn144 Posts: 335 Member
    I fill mine out every morning and use it as a budget so that I can make adjustments throughout the day.

    Usually, by early afternoon I can start making the hard decisions on how dinner and any snacking has to be modified.

    My big problem pre-mfp was having my calories sneak up on me, this method gives me some discipline.

    The BUDGET principle really resonnates! that is exactly a great way to put it ....what you have to work with throughout the day.
    :happy:
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