Stopping MFP

I think that it's personal preference. Me? I'll probably always log. Somehow, someway. The moment I stop holding myself accountable will be the day I go back to the way I was.

I think it is up to the individual, how motivated you are to keep eating healthier, how close attention you pay to things like percent of carbs/fat/protein, will you be accountable to yourself for what you are eating, how close you actually pay attention to the the number of calories in what you normally eat and will you continue (or start) to exercise? I am fairly aware of calories in what I eat, so I should be okay. I will continue to weigh myself, and if (or when) I start to gain more than a couple of pounds, I will likely come back to tracking my food again.

I quit logging everything I eat. I'm active enough now where it doesn't seem to matter. I eat whatever I feel like eating. I know certain foods will make me run slower so I try to avoid them when I plan on a long or fast run. I also try to get the right carbs before running and then protein after. Otherwise I don't worry about it.

I see tracking as part of my new lifestyle. This is not just a diet that I will complete and then stop.

Ummm--I kind of thing it's a lifestyle once you change to it. But I do think that you're good to go on auto-pilot for a while if you feel confident about it. I have been doing this for years and I take breaks once in a while. But with MFP I actually am excited because when we travel (travel a lot) I can keep it updated and keep my mind focused around my diet/training. So, you could give it a shot, but come back to it when you need to. Or just keep using it to stay connected with friends who need your support.