Setting up your diary in the morning for the whole day

LAC73167 · July 2015

while I'm sitting and having my coffee in the AM, I decide on what I'm going to eat all day and log it in my diary.

This way if I'm getting too much of a certain macro I can go back and change what I have planned. This way there's no decision-making during my hectic day I have a plan I know what I'm doing and I found that this keeps me on track.

Looking for friends to share diaries feel free to add me. I'm looking to lose 30 pounds

LAC73167 · July 2015

PS - i'm obnoxiously active on MFP ha ha

rune1990 · July 2015

I enjoy this strategy as well! If I have to change plans on the fly, I know the numbers I have to work with too. If I didn't, I think random switch outs would probably derail me for the day!

LAC73167 · July 2015

I agree! I couldn't do this on the fly. I'm too busy during the day and I tend to just grab what's there if I don't have a plan.

rachelbouc · July 2015

I've found that I'm more successful when I prelog my food. Last night I was working on my entries for today until Thursday. Most of the items have generalized weights (using cups instead of grams). When I make my lunch and weigh everything out I change the measurement to grams. Making lunch is so much easier now!

amoynoodle · July 2015

Yep yep i do this!!

i find it very satisfying and it helps me to know how many cals i will have left for my little after dinner treat!

LyssaRonnell · July 2015

I prelog almost everyday. It helps me stay on tack. If I decide I want to add a snack I'll know the best option for that day. Things change, but it's easy to change certain things throughout the day.

MsSarahRuth · July 2015

I just started back on MFP again, and I'm doing this as well. First thing in the morning, while I have my coffee, I plan my entire day out. Once I have logged it, I feel like I have committed and it's so much easier to stay on track. I have done MFP before, and I tried this method. It worked for me then, but I didn't always do it consistently. My goal is to stick with this method now, since I don't have time to exercise so my diet is the key for me!

Btw: I re-joined the site yesterday and could use friends for motivation and support!! Anyone??

kazminchu · July 2015

I love prelogging, it means I know exactly how many 'extras' I can have during the day. I eat the same thing basically every weekday, so I've got it down to about 2 minutes in the morning while my porridge is cooking/cooling.

rune1990 · July 2015

rachelbouc I do the same thing. Sort of fill in the weights and measures I 'think' it will be, then finalize once I weigh out my meal when building it.

Little after dinner treats are very motivating

SparklySarah412 · July 2015

I like prelog my whole day too, usually with the sole purpose of being able to factor in a sweet treat for after my evening meal! Must admit I don't tend to worry too much about my macros though.

Add me if you like, I'm new here and don't have very many buddies yet. I've got about 15-20lbs to lose.

anne_croft · July 2015

I pre-log too, I find it easier without having to think about what I'm going to eat on my way home from work everyday. That way I'll know if I have enough left for a glass of wine

azulvioleta6 · July 2015

Indeed, a very good idea!

ForeverSunshine09 · July 2015

I typically pre-log for 2 weeks at a time which helps not only with staying on track with macros and my dr prescribed sodium level, but it also helps my budget because I only buy what I need so no wasteful spending anymore. I am looking to lose about 15-25 more lbs. I have already lost 36 lbs from my original goal.

xLoveLikeWinterx · July 2015

shell1005 wrote: »

I always pre log my food. It let's me know I am on course to meet my calories and macros for the day and just makes it so much easier. I log my food and eat what I logged. It's been one of the most effective strategies I had in losing weight.

This, totally. It prevents the "I'm hungry, what do I eat now?" munchies. I know what I'm supposed to eat so I just grab it.

krichard08 · July 2015

Same here. I log the days worth every morning though i have to admit I am not good about it on the weekends. Major issue that I need to address!

Bizurke51 · July 2015

I do this as well, sometimes for a few days in advance. Typically as the day goes on I'll think what do I want to eat tomorrow and how much I am working out tomorrow? I'll usually spend half the calories just on what I want to eat and then I'll fill in the macro needs as I go. Getting enough fat can be a pain on non-cardio days.

misslettucey · July 2015

I didn't used to do this but I've recently changed my daily calorie allowance and so I've started prelogging the night before as I'm not confident yet with hoiw much I can eat with my new calories. If it seems to help I might keep it up.