Not Giving Up
Kaz3369
Posts: 11 Member
Hi, I've been doing MFP for a few years on and off, but after a while I give up because I've been out for a meal or a day where I've eaten so many bits it would take me forever to log everything. I'm gonna have another go at it and just wondered if anyone has any tips. Has anyone else managed to keep logging everything for months/years?
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Yes. I've had many days where I consumed more calories than I would like and I just snap back into dieting next meal/day. I even have weeks or months where I just eat at maintenance. The trick is not to think of these days as failures. That F it attitude you get when you feel like you have failed is very dangerous to dieting. Think of them as hitting the pause button. Nothing substantial happened, you just took a break for a little while.
Even if the feeling of failure and frustration does sneak in, even if it feels really bad (like getting a small scratch on your brand new phone), be rational about it and don't just go all out. If you get a scratch on your phone you don't say F it and smash it with a hammer compounding the issue. You feel bad about it for a bit and move on.5 -
We all have days like the type you mention - sometimes I try and log it, sometimes I add a quick Calories guess, sometimes I leave that day blank.
But, the most important thing is to not let a bad day stop you. Aim for good most of the time rather than perfection all of the time.
Best wishes.5 -
Thanks very much, that's really helpful.0
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I've been on here since may 2011. Mostly logging, sometimes not. I don't log on holiday, and have had a few logging breaks when I've found it necessary, but a meal out (chain restaurants are in the database or just guestimate) us not a reason to stop logging IMO0
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Thanks. I do log restaurant meals when I can find them in the database, but sometimes it's difficult. It's good to know that other people have breaks for various reasons and then come back to it. I don't feel such a failure now.0
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One thing that helped me control my eating a bit was logging in advance what I was going to allow myself to eat each day. I have had a little trouble with this lately but getting back into it
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That's a really good idea dice80!0
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I'm struggling as well but not giving up. I did very well for a couple of months then got off track. I'm working myself back now but what I have found helpful is connecting to those who have been successful, I look at their daily log and I ask questions. I find people on here are very helpful1
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Where do I find these people on here?1
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Log every time you eat that "little bit" of something. Days like that the calories can really add up. And you might realize it and turn the day around if you log as you eat, not after.
Also checking nutrition as well as just calories helps me- so I don't just need to hit a certain calorie number but I see if I need to get more protein or if I'm already high on sugar or fat... it keeps me more aware and helps me make better food choices. Do you follow the macros guidelines or just count calories?0 -
I try to follow the macros but always end up eating too much fat. I find eating avocados, nuts, olive oil etc quite often puts me over, but as I'm trying to lower my ldl cholesterol I don't want to give them up.1
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I try to follow the macros but always end up eating too much fat. I find eating avocados, nuts, olive oil etc quite often puts me over, but as I'm trying to lower my ldl cholesterol I don't want to give them up.
Well if it's for medical reasons that's fine. Just try to get enough protein and not go over your sugar limit and don't worry about the fat then.1 -
courtneyfabulous wrote: »I try to follow the macros but always end up eating too much fat. I find eating avocados, nuts, olive oil etc quite often puts me over, but as I'm trying to lower my ldl cholesterol I don't want to give them up.
Well if it's for medical reasons that's fine. Just try to get enough protein and not go over your sugar limit and don't worry about the fat then.
OP doesn't need to worry about sugar unless she has a medical reason?0 -
Well in general isn't it good to keep your sugar within the recommended limits? For good health?0
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courtneyfabulous wrote: »Well in general isn't it good to keep your sugar within the recommended limits? For good health?
if i eat an apple, a banana and a salad in a day, MFP says i've had too much sugar....?0 -
You know you need to eat what feels right for your body. If you don't have any medical problems you don't have to watch your sugar salt or anything else then basically just do what your body says you need to decrease your weight and get healthy. And don't forget to put your doctor in the loop. That way they can advise you what would be the best thing for you and your body based on your chemical panel and your stats1
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