Fitday and other journals?

Do most people use fitday or some other journal to track food intake, goals, and workouts? Were the WLS programs you were/are in ever require it? I kind of go back and forth on it because I don't want to get to obsessed with what I am eating but when I find myself less aware of what I am doing or falling off track I go back to it. Maybe I should just make it part of my daily life like exercise instead of going back and forth. I decided today was a good time to start up again especially since my diet is off and not as clean as I would like it to be. I think it will help with accountability as well as give me some good prep prior to surgery. I also thought that documenting exactly what I ate during all off the phases might be helpful to others too. This is the link to my fitday if you are curious: http://www.fitday.com/WebFit/PublicJournals.html?Owner=STACYKIELTY

Hi Stacy, I've gone through a number of variations on the journalling. I never used fitday, though I encourage and support people using it if it works for them. I have used notebooks with subject dividers where I had food intake in one section, exercise journals in another, and even personal diary kinds of entries in a third. Then I split them out to where I kept them in separate little notebooks that travelled easily. And other ways I've done, too. Just depends on what fits your needs--schedule, space, etc. With kindest regards, Donna E.

Hi Stacy, I have only one journal that I keep and that is my workout journal. I have picked that habit up from Earl. I really don't keep food journals, altho I do "audit" myself once every so often just to see where I am at. The diet part has been the easiest part for me. I can say I do really eat clean. I have pretty much learned what's in what from label reading etc. Even my kids know what I can and can't eat. What really keeps me in check is the fact that I do have dumping syndrome. I can dump very easily. Primarily on any food with sugar alcohols in them. I also get ill if I eat too fast. Sucks, but you know, I am glad it is in place. I know what I can and can't tolerate, I eat pretty much the same things consistently so I know what I am getting in. Oh, sure I have the occassional bite or two of something I would consider a "cheat food" like maybe a couple of french fries or a bite of ice cream, but that's it. Long story short, I think you need to journal in the area that you are having the most difficulty in. That's why I started journaling my weight training. It helps keep me focused and consistent. I can see my progress that way too, and correct anything that isn't working. Ok, well that's my 2 cents anyways! Hugs, Valerie