DOES EVERYONE LOG?

[Cindi_Augustine 102]

I've taken breaks in logging and found I can easily gain a few lbs if I rely on guessing. People are far more likely to underestimate their calorie intake if they don't measure and log. It can be annoying, even with the great apps, but it's necessary for short and long term success.

[chycky 671]

Fit bit. I know that I will need to keep track of food as my diet expands to fully understand my progress and any needed changes. I also plan to bring to my nut appointments.

I like fit but for tracking variety of things. Do wish I could add a Protein tracker to it.

[OutsideMatchInside 10,166]

For 25 months (started 2 months pre-op) I've been planning and tracking all my food / drink on My Fitness Pal.

I also weigh every morning and record my weight in MFP.

It's the second-best tools (the sleeve is #1) that has helped me lose all my excess weight and maintain my weight at or below goal (for the last 14 months).

It's essential for me. I plan to do this for the foreseeable future.

P.S. I think those who track are a pretty small minority of WLS patients.

The number of WLS people that track are small but the one thing I seem to notice is almost everyone that is successful long term, they track.

Edited July 13, 2016 by OutsideMatchInside

[Harsha 168]

I use my fitness pal. That way I can link my map my walk/hike/bike etc to it so my exercise goes right onto it with my food that I logged.

Sent from my SM-G925V using the BariatricPal App

[WitchySar 244]

I haven't had my surgery yet but I've already started logging everything to get in the habit. I use SparkPeople. That way I can log on my computer or the app. I like having that option.

[Yammi 94]

October will be my 2 year surgiversary. I have been logging in MFP even before the surgery. I believe I have a streak of 635 days consistent logging and plan to continue logging my meals. This is something that has become a part of my life\routine and keeps me in check.

[Megall9 268]

I log every single bite. I use LoseIt.

[BestDayEver 418]

I log every day using the Lose It app. It's so easy and I enjoy logging my meals every day and my weight once a week. I also keep track of my Water on this app. They have competitions you can join and you earn badges for meeting certain goals. I plan to keep logging. I'm 14 months since surgery.

[stacyrg2 350]

I have logged for 572 days in a row. I was in the hospital for conversion from sleeve to bypass because of uncontrolled acid and I logged everything I consumed in the hospital from my Protein shake, to the diet cranberry juices . . . although the calories and nutrition were negligible, I didn't want to break my streak. I use MyFitnessPal and believe it has contributed greatly to my success. It takes, at most, 10 minutes out of my day. I also log my weight, up, down or consistent, every single day. That much structure isn't for everyone, but it works for me.

[JupiterinVirgo 846]

Down 110 pounds, and never once logged my food.< /p>

[Kimba Maria Wiggins 81]

I use sparkpeople.com