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Tracking Food

SatiaRenee
SatiaRenee Posts: 798 Member
edited November 2024 in Social Groups
Okay. I can't believe I didn't know this. Are you ready?
  1. Go to MFP on your computer (this does not work on the app)
  2. Go to Settings
  3. Go to Diary
  4. Scroll down to "Meal Names"
  5. Change the names to the container colors
  6. You can also add the number of containers you have for the day beside each color

Unfortunately, there's not enough room for the tsps too but you can always add a note to your diary if you like.

Hope this helps!

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  • dawnkwiatek
    dawnkwiatek Posts: 324 Member
    That's a neat way to do it!
  • mnemonicone3
    mnemonicone3 Posts: 20 Member
    Wow I'll have to try this! Thank you!
  • wrightchoices
    wrightchoices Posts: 34 Member
    You are so resourceful...
  • SatiaRenee
    SatiaRenee Posts: 798 Member
    I wish there were a way to create one place to share these files with everyone rather than have them in random threads.

    Wait. No. I wish MFP's group boards were more user friendly. :p
  • dawnkwiatek
    dawnkwiatek Posts: 324 Member
    Yeah, the group boards are not friendly at all. But if you post in the regular boards then people get very rude with their comments
  • ritchiehl
    ritchiehl Posts: 64 Member
    Hello! I am doing the 21DF as of today. I didn't purchase the program from beachbody. Instead I googled and pinterested and created my own containers from what I found. I also found out that you can use the reminders app on the iPhone to "check-off" your containers. You create a different list for each color then create bullets under each color for the quantities. I'll upload a screen shot in a min. I'm not sure if android devices have this though!
  • ritchiehl
    ritchiehl Posts: 64 Member
    Here you go! You can see the lists I created. Then I viewed the red/protein list and there's a pic of that. I've been checking them off today and then will uncheck before bed for tomorrow. 8rcobyrvsgsn.jpg
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  • SatiaRenee
    SatiaRenee Posts: 798 Member
    bump

    Also, I printed out a tracking sheet and laminated it. I use a dry erase marker to check off my food throughout the day. It's worked brilliantly for me.
  • littleboopy
    littleboopy Posts: 25 Member
    Just made the switch! Thanks!
  • SatiaRenee
    SatiaRenee Posts: 798 Member
    *bump*
  • extacymoon
    extacymoon Posts: 141 Member
    Using your iPhone is a really cool idea. I justighy have to try that. Thanks!
  • boyz4us
    boyz4us Posts: 42 Member
    That is exactly what I did yesterday. I think I saw that trick on Pinterest a few months ago. It is great!!
    SatiaRenee wrote: »
    Okay. I can't believe I didn't know this. Are you ready?
    1. Go to MFP on your computer (this does not work on the app)
    2. Go to Settings
    3. Go to Diary
    4. Scroll down to "Meal Names"
    5. Change the names to the container colors
    6. You can also add the number of containers you have for the day beside each color

    Unfortunately, there's not enough room for the tsps too but you can always add a note to your diary if you like.

    Hope this helps!

  • kathymford
    kathymford Posts: 20 Member
    I found an iPhone app that seems to be made for 21DF without using the exact words. It's fantastic so far. And FREE. It's called Daily Fitness Tracker by FatChicken Studios.
  • alska
    alska Posts: 300 Member
    what are the measurements for the food?
  • SatiaRenee
    SatiaRenee Posts: 798 Member
    bump
  • activefatgirl
    activefatgirl Posts: 107 Member
    bump
  • SatiaRenee
    SatiaRenee Posts: 798 Member
    bump (that time of the month again)
  • Pipsg1rl
    Pipsg1rl Posts: 1,414 Member
    So helpful, thanks!
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