Wednesday, May 15, 2013

Week 2: Question(s) of the Week

 
Last week's individual challenge was to keep a food record.
 
What method did you use to keep track? 
Did you learn anything about your eating choices or eating patterns from keeping track?
 

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31 comments:

  1. AnnaMay 15, 2013 at 4:04 PM

    I learned that I was more aware and accountable for what I was eating. It also helped with portion control.

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  2. Tania O.May 15, 2013 at 4:43 PM

    I love using myfitnesspal app. I agree with Anna I am so more accountable because of journaling :9). I'm a addict for life!

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  3. AnonymousMay 15, 2013 at 5:09 PM

    Lori: I used the good ole fashioned paper and pen method and writing everything down kept me on track with what I was eating. Basically forced me to make good choices.

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  4. Scott WMay 15, 2013 at 7:09 PM

    Used my phone to keep track, found myself waiting to long between meals and then eating to much

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  5. Laura MathewsMay 15, 2013 at 7:12 PM

    I used an App on my phone that I have used since the last challenge. I realized that I eat the same thing for breakfast and snack on the same things almost everyday....I started trying different things so it wasn't so boring. It's nice to see the amount of calories, fat, carbs and protein that I am consuming, it can sometimes change my menu for dinner.

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  6. UnknownMay 15, 2013 at 7:30 PM

    I use/used myfitnesspal app & my original paper worksheet from Miki. I've noticed that I eat a lot of the same things over and over again. I need to probably start mixing it up a bit, give my body a little shock.

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  7. AnonymousMay 15, 2013 at 7:32 PM

    Warner: I used Calorie counter app on my phone. I realized I wasn't getting enough calories and had to add protien.

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  8. AnonymousMay 15, 2013 at 7:46 PM

    Larry: I used myfitnesspal. I learned that if I can scan it I probably shouldn't be eating much of it. I also learned that it take a huge amount of veggies and non beef protein to add up to my calorie goal. Seems like it worked out to be roughly a truckload of celery and one Costco chicken. It really made me think about what I was consuming and why.

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  9. Ms KnightMay 15, 2013 at 8:27 PM

    I used My Plate on Livestrong.com. Realized my calories were too high and my macronutrient portions were not in the right proportions

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  10. chariseMay 15, 2013 at 9:36 PM

    I used the old school method of writing it down on paper using Miki's food tracker. It works best for me and helps me know when to mellow out on the almond butter.

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  11. Kim W.May 15, 2013 at 9:51 PM

    I used a notebook and quickly realized I usually starve myself mid-day and make poor food choices in the late afternoon. Writing it down also helped me make sure I was getting enough protein and fruit & veggies.

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  12. AnonymousMay 16, 2013 at 7:00 AM

    I used Miki's sheet. I realized that I a was eating a extra portions of protein and starches in anticipation of cutting myself off at nine.

    Shannon

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  13. Utah Iron ManMay 16, 2013 at 8:31 AM

    I love just writing it down in a food journal! However, when I used some technology, particularly the app My Fitness Pal Calorie Counter, I often realize that the portions I am eating have alot more calories than I think...that's the drawback in just writing it down old school-like.

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  14. Sophia HakesMay 16, 2013 at 9:42 AM

    Old school pen and paper. I noticed that I have certain times of day where I'm reaching for foods high in carbs to get a quick refuel. Since this week we are cutting out starch and sweets after lunch, it's been rough. But I'm more aware of my triggers now.

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  15. Taylor HakesMay 16, 2013 at 10:32 AM

    I used notepad on my computer. Found out that I like fruit, a lot. I pig out in the morning hours after working out and it really doesn't matter what it is i.e. (carb, protein). Once I start my feeding frenzy there's no stopping it though.

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  16. AnonymousMay 16, 2013 at 4:41 PM

    Crystal - I used my fitness pal and realized certain things I eat have a lot more calories than I ever would have thought. It has been hard having the 9:00 cutoff for eating which is probably a huge part of my problem.

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  17. Sonnet and CameronMay 16, 2013 at 7:40 PM

    I used pen and paper. I have tried the apps but I am sucker for the old fashioned way. I like the boxes I check off for all my food exchanges. However, I never wrote down times until last week and I learned that I often forget to eat between the hours of 1-6pm so writing down times helped me catch that gap and forced me to throw in an afternoon snack.

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  18. Sadie RengersMay 17, 2013 at 7:44 AM

    I used my phone because I always have it with me. I learned that I wait so long between meals that I am not able to get all my food in for the day. I also noticed that on the days I was prepared and took my food with me to the baseball fields I was able to eat without much thought; whereas the 2 days I tried to wing it, I struggled getting all my veggies and fruits in.

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  19. AnonymousMay 17, 2013 at 2:45 PM

    I just kept a notebook with me at all times and wrote down everything I ate when I ate it so I wouldn't forget or leave anything out. It helped me be a little more aware of what I'm eating just because I knew I was keeping track, and I ate really healthy, but I ate a lot of the same stuff over and over again but it did help to keep a record of what I was eating.

    Stacey Minion

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  20. UnknownMay 17, 2013 at 7:06 PM

    Myfitnesspal. It reminds me how hard it is to eat enough foods to get enough calories. Good calories. When you think you had enough food and you enter the exercise you are surprised by how many MORE calories you still need to eat!

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  21. UnknownMay 18, 2013 at 1:19 PM

    I used application on my phone from MyFitnessPal.com. I learned only eating protein, fruits and veggies all week that I have to eat a ton to hit my calorie goal. I didn't do it the entire week so I missed out on the points but it was still a good learning experience.

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  22. Kim KMay 18, 2013 at 1:58 PM

    I used MyFitnessPal and pencil/paper to keep track of my intake. I learned that I needed more protein and less strawberries.

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  23. JenniMay 18, 2013 at 8:39 PM

    I used My Fitnesspal and a paper and pencil. I think this is the hardest thing to do.

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  24. KarenMay 18, 2013 at 8:44 PM

    I used an app on my phone. It keeps track of how many calories, fat, carbs, and protein that I am consuming. It doesn't keep track of what time I eat though, so I used the notepad app on my phone to do that. It's amazing how fast the calories add up.

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  25. chariseMay 18, 2013 at 9:05 PM

    I used Miki's food tracker. I learned that I was not eating nearly enough food unitl I started keeping track of the food I ate. This way I have able to track the quality of foods I am eating. Tyler

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  26. AnonymousMay 18, 2013 at 10:08 PM

    I used my phone... it shows what I know... I control things well all day long but still have issues with supper, especially if I don't eat at home. I'm also a habit eater, I do better on the same thing every day versus variety...

    Nathan

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  27. Simply SewSassyMay 18, 2013 at 10:19 PM

    Well, for some reason I was a little challenged last week and didn't realize there was an individual challenge :(. But when I've done it in the past it totally helps me stay on track with my calories for the day. I should always do it. And I'm sure there's some fancy app out there now to make it even more conveinent.

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  28. LiaMay 18, 2013 at 11:09 PM

    I use a simple food journal that tracks my portions. I've found that I do best when I track my food this way.

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  29. AnonymousMay 19, 2013 at 10:06 AM

    I used myfitnesspal app. I learned that I actually need to use it more often.its easy to forget the little snacks at the end of the day which obviously increase my daily calorie consumption.

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  30. EmilyMay 19, 2013 at 12:30 PM

    I also used myfitnesspal app. I love the convenience of having it on my phone. It really helps me stay within a healthy range of fats/proteins/carbs and calories. I'm a lot less likely to eat something unhealthy if I can see how it affects my daily calories.

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