How long to keep loging food.

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  • DeniseWilson43
    DeniseWilson43 Posts: 87 Member
    I keep doing as too easy to gain a pd here a pd there. Iam suprised about what I think is healthy and log it in Iam like crap just put that much calories in to me. I find it very helpful Denise
  • seska422
    seska422 Posts: 3,217 Member
    DeniseWilson43 wrote: »
    I keep doing as too easy to gain a pd here a pd there. Iam suprised about what I think is healthy and log it in Iam like crap just put that much calories in to me. I find it very helpful Denise
    Have you tried pre-logging? I log items right before I plan to consume them so that I can see the calories and change my mind about the amount I want (or whether I really want it at all) before it's too late.
  • goldthistime
    goldthistime Posts: 3,213 Member
    I don't log very often anymore, but as long as I'm eating a healthy diet (which I define as lots of veggies/fruits and adequate protein, with few if any especially decadent treats), my appetite matches my calorie output naturally. I agree with others above that the scale is all you really need, although logging gives you feedback sooner. I mostly use the site to help me keep health and fitness first and foremost in my mind. Doesn't hurt that I'm still learning things from the forums even after having been here most of three years.
  • Gisel2015
    Gisel2015 Posts: 4,186 Member
    I have been maintaining my weight for 7 years now (I only had 12 lbs to lose), so I am pretty good at estimating my portions and keeping my weight within 2 or 3 lbs. I don't log on vacation because I need a break from this OCD madness (yes, it is for me). I mostly gain water weight while on vacation/travel, but I am back at my normal numbers within a week. I do try to keep active on vacation to compensate for any indulgence.

    I weigh and log my food when I am home (not when eating out), but I am not very precise anymore. I am not a volume eater, I don't drink or care much for sweets and deserts, and I always pick up healthy choices and try to find calories information in the restaurants menus.

    Like others already said, it depends on the person, their relationship with food and their commitment and discipline. I am old so I don't give up to temptations or peer pressure and I don't have a very busy social life. It may sound boring to some people but it's darn healthy for me.
  • ritzvin
    ritzvin Posts: 2,860 Member
    I'm a petite female, so there is VERY little wiggle room (low BMR combined with lower calorie burns from cardio), - so unless I were to eat completely "clean" with very rare exception (and screw that!), logging is pretty much going to be a forever thing.
  • ritzvin
    ritzvin Posts: 2,860 Member
    mrsnattybulking wrote: »
    I stopped logging from October to February. I had to lose 15lbs come spring. my "you're full" sensor is broken.

    care to guess when I took a break from logging:
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  • sllm1
    sllm1 Posts: 2,130 Member
    Forever for me. I agree that it's like balancing the checkbook. It's just a task that has to be done to ensure I'm not overeating.
  • Kimblesnbits13
    Kimblesnbits13 Posts: 369 Member
    I'll probably log forever because if i didnt, I wouldnt know how much room I have for dessert lol. I think I'd be too restricted and scared to eat fun foods if I didnt log. I'm probably the minority here though.
  • Fitnessgirl0913
    Fitnessgirl0913 Posts: 481 Member
    Kimblesnbits13 wrote: »
    I'll probably log forever because if i didnt, I wouldnt know how much room I have for dessert lol. I think I'd be too restricted and scared to eat fun foods if I didnt log. I'm probably the minority here though.

    This is me too. When I stop logging I gain and lose the same 5 pounds over and over again.
  • MichelleWithMoxie
    MichelleWithMoxie Posts: 1,817 Member
    Never ever.
  • Kimblesnbits13
    Kimblesnbits13 Posts: 369 Member
    Fitnessgirl0913 wrote: »
    Kimblesnbits13 wrote: »
    I'll probably log forever because if i didnt, I wouldnt know how much room I have for dessert lol. I think I'd be too restricted and scared to eat fun foods if I didnt log. I'm probably the minority here though.

    This is me too. When I stop logging I gain and lose the same 5 pounds over and over again.

    Well that's technically maintenance isnt it?! I mean losing the same 5 lbs over and over? I know after the weekend I can be up 3 lbs then goes away midweek or end of the next then gain over the weekend again then lose, but it's all water weight not real lbs of fat.
  • __TMac__
    __TMac__ Posts: 1,669 Member
    Kimblesnbits13 wrote: »
    I'll probably log forever because if i didnt, I wouldnt know how much room I have for dessert lol. I think I'd be too restricted and scared to eat fun foods if I didnt log. I'm probably the minority here though.

    I was thinking this the other day. I've eaten more treats this year since I started MFP than I ever have before, because I know it'll fit. No more uncertainty.
  • Dr_Fishbowl
    Dr_Fishbowl Posts: 42 Member
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    I regained 15 pounds once I stopped, so this time i'm going to make sure I stay on top of it.
  • Squish815
    Squish815 Posts: 150 Member
    At this rate, probably forever. I have 920 days logged and have been in maintenance for the majority of that time.

    There are days (e.g. while I'm on holiday) where I may not log accurately but I always make sure I log something. I could probably do ok just guessing, but I find it easier having something visual such as MFP - I'm less likely to allow myself to overeat if I can SEE that it's going to take me way over my daily goal.
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