Comments on: The BEST Busy Mom Diet Tool

By: megan

megan — Fri, 15 May 2009 13:16:02 +0000

I do this on and off. Part of the reason i don’t keep up with it is because i make a lot of stuff from scratch, and if, like Kaari says, i want to keep track nutrionally (%protein, carbs, fats, and total calories), i get bogged down in trying to determine some of those things.

I know for me, i need to eat in a higher protein, lower carb way, although it’s not easy for me, as i want to eat in a high carb, low-fat way.

I’m in the process of repairing a damaged metabolism, and trying to readjust the way i need to eat as my metabolism heals.

I try to keep the rules simple so i’ll follow them. The first is to eat only real food. I do allow myself some junk from time to time (such as right before the onset of menses). I try to eat only when i’m hungry and stop when i’ve had enough. Enough is not the same as “when i feel like a beached whale!” LOL Chewing my food thoughtfully and taking time to enjoy every morsel helps me to know when my body has had enough intake for now.

I think keeping a food journal is very helpful, because as others have said, it keeps a person honest. I think i need to return to doing this and not worry if i haven’t got every bit of nutritional data.

By: kimberly

kimberly — Fri, 15 May 2009 08:16:04 +0000

I like to keep a food journal as it show me what I’m really eating! I use the cheapest memo book and record as often in the day that I can.

By: Marsha

Marsha — Fri, 15 May 2009 06:26:25 +0000

Hi Holly! I’ve been keeping a food journal for the past few months. I write what I eat at the end of the day. I also log my exercises for that day. I wear a heart monitor to keep track of my heart rate and calories. Do you think it’s wise that I keep track of my calories? I feel like I need to do that. I always go back to the previous days to see what I ate and compare it with other days. I think writing down what I eat helps me to watch what I’m eating if I’m eating bad stuff. I have my cheat days but I know how to control it. I recommend that everyone should just try keeping a journal like you said. It helps me. I write in a Moleskin book. I love those books but like you said it can be any type of journal.

By: Rania

Rania — Fri, 15 May 2009 04:48:02 +0000

Keeping a journal is a great idea, i will try it today and will let u know about the results, which i am sure r too good

By: Brandi

Brandi — Thu, 14 May 2009 23:25:49 +0000

I have been keeping a food journal for about 4 weeks and absolutely LOVE it! I agree with the others…it keeps me honest. I don’t want to write down the sweets and treats so I am not tempted to eat them. I really like keeping track of the calories, protein, carbs and fat. It really helps me keep my diet balanced. I keep track of my workouts, moods and energy levels for the day. I also make a note next to each meal whether I liked it or if the family liked it if it was a new recipe. It makes it much easier to just look back a couple weeks and see what I can make to eat this next week. I have also noticed that I have several favorite foods that I tend to eat over and over, so I can just turn back and look at the previous day and I am not constantly have to look up nutritional information all the time. I have lost 7.5 pounds and several inches in the last 4 weeks! I have noticed that on days I did not eat great, that the next day I did not feel great and had tummy issues! Amazing!! I have also had a lot more energy!! That is all the proof I need to keep a food journal!

By: admin

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By: Lisa

Lisa — Thu, 14 May 2009 18:53:20 +0000

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By: Rossy

Rossy — Thu, 14 May 2009 17:05:06 +0000

It wasn’t until I started writing down my food intake that I realized how bad my “healthy” diet was. I was fluctuating from 3000 calorie days to 500 calorie days. I would go days without fresh produce!!! Writing it down with complete honesty was a very humbling life changing experience! I now log my food intake one week a month, but during challenges I do it about 90% of the time. There are many online tools to make this an easier process!

By: Dotti

Dotti — Thu, 14 May 2009 16:59:22 +0000

I am keeping track–it keeps me honest. I do it two ways: I have a little notebook in my pocket(or the diaper bag, or the purse, wherever I happen to put it) and I use an online service at sparkpeople.com . Sparkpeople is free and it is a great way to find out the nutrition content of items, and it will calculate the nutrition content of recipes for you (so that casserole the family loves–type in the ingredients and the amount of servigs and viola! Nutrition calculated). I will often write stuff down and then put it in later if I need to. It not only tracks calories, but carbs, protein and fat too. I do often make notes as to my moods because I am fully aware I am an emotional eater. In high school and college I was treated for anorexia–so I make sure to keep track of the emotions. Besides, I love the FYM plan! Dieting is not for me–but living a better life is!

By: admin

admin — Thu, 14 May 2009 16:39:53 +0000

Wow Kaari – You rock!
No WONDER you are seeing such FAB results and so quickly.

I love the fact that you brought up tracking your mood and how you feel based on what you eat. This has a Tremendous impact!

Thanks for sharing this!