Does everyone log their food?

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What?? I didn't know that was an option. Is it free cocaine and free hookers, or is just the cocaine free. I've heard cocaine is a great diet aid.

It's in the 'tools' section.

Why would MFP members not log their food? Why be on MFP if you didn't use the power of logging food... I'm missing something.

well to be fair there are some people on here who want to log their fitness as well. I know im one of them, its my record for how much i did at the gym or at kickboxing, it is after all called my fitness pal.
Although i do log my food because I have never really looked at it before and so i want to know how on the ball i really am. Some people also lie and dont log some foods, having been sick for a week i fully understand this, i have been very tempted however i fight my internal power struggle and log them Its such a cool tool however i just hope some people dont get too addicted to counting calories, it worked so well my flatmate now has AN its all about moderation, i like the idea of not counting calories on weekends, it really helps your metabolism if you have an off day and kick it up a notch again!!

I'd like to say I log everything, but last night my daughter and I split an order at a Korean BBQ restaurant and I tried looking up what we ate, but some of it I wasn't sure what it was lol We split one order, didn't even eat what we had, so I decided instead of stressing over one meal, I'd just forget about logging it. I did quick add for calories and used up whatever I had left for the day. Other than that, I do log everything BUT my coffee and tea because I drink them plain so no calories.

I logged for the first few weeks on MFP. My job requires that I eat out a lot, and so logging was difficult. I stopped logging, and I am still losing but definitely slower than I lost when I was logging. For me the fact that I can continue to lose without logging means that I actually really can do this and sustain it for a lifetime, but it will take me twice as long to get to goal as it would if I was sticking to the logging.

I am sure lots of people don't log and are successful. I, on the other hand, have finally learned that is what I NEED to do to accomplish my goals. I faithfully use the diary and a HRM so I always know calories in and calories out as well as what I need to do if I want to splurge.

I hope you find what works for you-good luck!!

Why would MFP members not log their food? Why be on MFP if you didn't use the power of logging food... I'm missing something.

1) To get tips and tricks from the forum.

2) To find new recipes.

3) To use the BMI and BMR calculators.

4) To enter my weigh in numbers.

5) To talk to friends.

That is why I come here. MFP is a lot more than just a food logging site.

I logged every single thing down to a breath mint for 6 straight months and now I am taking the approach of just making healthy choices. I found that after 6 months I kind of know what I can and can't eat and how much of it I can eat.

Wow! I appreciate all the feedback. I KNOW I need to make a change now. I'm going to be 38 in February and I am always stressing about my weight. I'm a very outgoing person, but lately I don't know who I am. Just feeling very down. It makes me mad that I have let myself get to this point. It is very hard to get motivated. Thanks again for all the suggestions!:happy:

Sorry to hear you are feeling low. You will always find plenty of support around here, so just ask. If you want another friend, please add me. :flowerforyou:

Wow! I appreciate all the feedback. I KNOW I need to make a change now. I'm going to be 38 in February and I am always stressing about my weight. I'm a very outgoing person, but lately I don't know who I am. Just feeling very down. It makes me mad that I have let myself get to this point. It is very hard to get motivated. Thanks again for all the suggestions!:happy:

Well, you certainly got an amazing response! Sorry to hear you have been feeling down; you will always get a lot of support around here, so just ask. And if you want another friend, I would be honoured if you chose to friends me.

Logging is empowering. With logging, there are no worries; you know you will lose weight if you just keep your calories down, no matter what the scale says on a day to day (or even week to week) basis.

I've been inconsistent so far but if I commit to logging I find I'm less likely to go over the top with chocolate, cake, cheese, wine etc etc. I've never kept any kind of diary and logging everything makes me feel a bit obsessed. I'm getting used to it though, and like it that it forces me to be honest with myself. I can imagine it will be even more useful once I've reached my weight loss goal as in the past that's when I relax and think I can eat and drink what I like, ending up back at square one.

I find logging is a pain but seriously helps because I can see where I am struggling to get my nutritional needs and where I go overboard. I then tweek my diet.

I dont logg my food on MFP for the simple reason that most of the food I eat are not available in the database. (I live in Sweden)
I still count every calorie and find support in the message boards exchanging ideas and tips, and getting support.

I log everything, even if Im having a bad day. Make no difference. I know it has helped me to lose and also not to go way over board on a bad day. Like others here I sometime prelog if I know we are going out. Helps me to stay on track. MFP has been a huge help to me. I like reading the success stories also, encourages me to keep going.

I tried to lose weight without logging my food and found that I under-estimate the calories that I am actually putting in my mouth. I also thought I was eating alot less than I actually was. I have found that logging keeps me accountable and paying more attention to serving size. I have tried weight watchers in the past and was sucessful, but carrying around a huge binder to keep track and journal everything was difficult and eventually I just gave up. Now in the day of smart phones it is easier to log and journal because my phone is ALWAYS with me. I love the free mobile ap for MFP ebcause my phone is less cumbersome than a giant binder. I also like how this sight keeps track of everything from calories to fat to sodium etc. because in the long run this will help us all eat more balanced and healthy meals. Don't feel as though you are obsessing, to be sucessful we have to be mindful of these things until we are confident enough to do it on our own. All this takes a bit of practice and we should use the tools available to us in order to reach our goals.

I dont logg my food on MFP for the simple reason that most of the food I eat are not available in the database. (I live in Sweden)
I still count every calorie and find support in the message boards exchanging ideas and tips, and getting support.

MFP has a place to log food in the database if you can't find them.