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how would you start tracking this?

_hesmy19dhero
_hesmy19dhero Posts: 53 Member
edited November 2024 in Getting Started
I've been watching what I'm eating, but I'd love to start tracking it. It makes me more accountable, obviously. But my issue is my schedule. I work nights, but when I'm not working, I switch my schedule around. Sooo.. follow me here.
Sunday night, Monday night, & Tuesday night: I always work 9pm to 9am. After Tuesday night at work, I usually either stay up all day on Wednesday or only nap maybe 2 hours. Then I'm on a "normal" schedule. I work every other Saturday night.

I have no idea where to start on tracking this. :neutral:

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  • shadow2soul
    shadow2soul Posts: 7,692 Member
    Change your diary labels to time frames. Mines broken apart like:
    • 12 am - 4 am
    • 4 am - 8 am
    • 8 am - 12 pm
    • 12 pm - 4 pm
    • 4 pm - 8 pm
    • 8 pm - 12 am

    Then you just log your food based on what time frame you ate it (or going to eat it if you pre-plan) on the correct calendar day. I've done shift work and while I'm not working now, I just left my diary as is because it's easy for me. My husband does the same thing with his diary and he's a night shift worker now (previously a shift worker too).
  • _hesmy19dhero
    _hesmy19dhero Posts: 53 Member
    Ah! I didn't know you could change the labels. Learn something new... thanks! lol.
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