Anyone keep a nutrional Journal?

Since my WLS I keep a detailed journal of my daily caloric intake (down to the calories, protein, carb and fat) as well as workouts...It helps me pinpoint where I have major success, so I can copy and continue the success. It also helps me see my progress at the gym..Anybody, else keep a journal?

Anyone keep a nutritional Journal? Since my WLS I keep a detailed journal of my daily caloric intake (down to the calories, protein, carb and fat) as well as workouts...It helps me pinpoint where I have major success, so I can copy and continue the success. It also helps me see my progress at the gym..Anybody, else keep a journal?

Hi Jon, Yup - I go to fitday.com just about every day and plug in my food and my exercise. It really helps to stay on target and to see what I'm doing that needs correcting. Some days I don't fill it in - like when I eat from a pot-luck (a little of this and a little of that) although I make good choices, it is very difficult to fill in a journal then, but otherwise, I'm on 3 times or more each day. Its a great tool, and I'd also recommend it to anyone on this journey. God Bless, Kathy Bilodeau Lap RNY 12/3/03 -98 lbs.

I keep a journal on Fitday. com. It helps me keep track of my fluids at this point since I am only a week out. I can see how this will be a useful tool. Chryssie

Hi I am preop but I use weigh****chers to journal and record my weight. It really helps a lot. I know when to stop eating and I have mini goals to meet. I will probably switch to fitday since I have heard a lot of postive things about this system as well.

After reading this thread, I got off my duff, purchased and downloaded the FitDay program. Am I glad I did! I had to do my measurements and found out that I have already lost 4 inches around my waist; an inch at my hips; and an inch and a half on each bicep! It's very easy to use and gives you graphs that show your food intake by category-fat, protein, carbs, etc; how much vitamins you are getting from your food; provides you with a weight goal chart that shows you how much you need to lose to reach your goal weight in a certain time...etc! Lots of features! And a great bargain at $20! Ann

Hi Ann, I use the online version of fitday.com - it is free! Unless something has changed? Even for $20 - it is a great tool. God Bless, Kathy Bilodeau

Hi Jon, I kept a notebook by my side for the first six months after surgery and wrote everything down. It really helped, especially with getting in enough protein and fluids. Unfortunately I ended up in the hospital for three months, unrelated to my rny and wasn't able to continue journalling. But it is a great tool and it kept me honest also Wishing you continued success, Mary Lou