When do you log? End of day or before you consume?

adriayellow11
adriayellow11 Posts: 140
edited October 6 in Food and Nutrition
I was just wondering what you all do. I find if I don't log while eating I don't do it all and I fall off the wagon. Even better I should log before I eat it as a deterrence ;p

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  • ldalbello
    ldalbello Posts: 207 Member
    I log in the morning as I'm having my one cup of coffee. I find it makes it easier to stay on track.
  • cshrank
    cshrank Posts: 13
    I log constantly throughout the day as I go. I've found that the more I log, the easier it is to find meals that are smaller in calorie because you learn to memorize how many calories are in different foods. I've been logging consistently for about 2 weeks now, and I'm just now at the point where I will eat about 300 calories about every 2-3 hours to get in 1500 or 1600 per day... and when you look at it like that, its been even easier for me and you dont have to worry about logging so much. I like to log though, especially when I work out cuz I like to see how my goal calorie changes. I know some people plan out all their meals at the beginning of the day and log them all in before they eat, and that may work to help keep you on track too! Whatever you do, be consistent and stay within your goals! We can do this!
  • WoWmamaErin
    WoWmamaErin Posts: 148 Member
    I log about twice a day. After I eat breakfast and prepare my lunch to take with me I'll log that. Then when I get home I'll look at what I have left and my macros and figure out what I'm going to eat and then log as I make it.
  • chevy88grl
    chevy88grl Posts: 3,937 Member
    When I'm logging, I tend to do it in the morning. I've been known to make a bunch of changes from the morning until I close it out at night, but I like knowing how many calories I have to work with through the day. There are times when I'm at work and someone will offer something delicious. If I've already logged everything, then I know if I have enough calories to have it or not. :)
  • jacquelyn_erika
    jacquelyn_erika Posts: 524 Member
    I log as I go throughout the day.
  • melsinct
    melsinct Posts: 3,512 Member
    I am a planner. I plan as much as possible the night before. If I logged at the end of the day, I would probably be over a lot, because how do you know what you are putting in your mouth all day long?
  • MaraDiaz
    MaraDiaz Posts: 4,604 Member
    I log as soon as I fix the meal or right after I finish eating it. Usually I eat at my computer anyway. If I didn't do it that way, I'd likely forget something I added in while cooking or after. Even seasoning can have calories. Curry powder, for instance. Plus it tells me how much exercise I'm going to need to stay around 1200 that day. If my breakfast is over 1200 calories (and it has been!) I know it's going to be a get out and walk a lot day.
  • Scorpioangel
    Scorpioangel Posts: 951 Member
    I log them as I eat them or shortly thereafter...sometimes before.
  • hayley26d
    hayley26d Posts: 80 Member
    I log in the morning and plan what im going to have all day, This also helps me decide what to make the family for evening meal. :smile:
  • TheFitHooker
    TheFitHooker Posts: 3,357 Member
    I try to log everything in first thing in the morning, that is if I know what I want for lunch and dinner. Lately I've just wait till I sit down to eat or right before I cook it, to be sure I won't go over my calories.
  • rosebarnalice
    rosebarnalice Posts: 3,488 Member
    Typically, I make my lunch (and snacks) while I'm cooking breakfast, so I log breakfast and lunch together. Then log anything else as shortly thereafter as I can.

    Since I don't use the phone app, on days I can't get to a computer conveniently, I keep little scraps of paper in my wallet where I'll write down anything I haven't logged until I can get to the computer.
  • Athijade
    Athijade Posts: 3,300 Member
    Dinners at home get logged in when I do my weekly grocery list.

    Breakfast and Lunch get logged either before I make it (if I know exactly what I plan on having) or right before I eat it.

    Dinners out get logged either right before I eat it (if I am at a friend's house) or as soon as I get home.

    I try to do as much pre planning as is possible because having a plan keeps me on track (I am OCD and planning/schedules is my biggest issues).
  • ChemHate
    ChemHate Posts: 13
    I log right before each meal/snack. If I don't, I may eat too much without realizing it. :(
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