how would you start tracking this?

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_hesmy19dhero
_hesmy19dhero Posts: 53 Member
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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
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    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
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    Ah! I didn't know you could change the labels. Learn something new... thanks! lol.

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