Logging and Tracking
Intake and Outtake
I find it very beneficial and important to track and log my
entire intake (calories consumed) and all of outtake (calories burned). This way I can look back and see what worked
and what did not work. Even on those
days when it seemed like nothing worked right, I can see what I ate, if I
exercised, was I doing all I could do. It
also helps me stay accountable for my choices and actions!
Recording my total calories, fat, carbs and protein can be a
chore sometimes but I’d rather have it on record than not have it at all. It also helps me keep track of what I’ve
eaten when I notice my blood sugar spikes or gets low! It’s a great tool in helping me keep my blood
sugar under control!
I log my daily intake of food in a composition book. Nothing fancy, just simple, and it works for
me! I also record my outtake as well as
glucose numbers. This allows me to flip
open to any specific day and see what I ate, what my sugars were, and what
activity I did to burn off those calories!
By tracking my daily intake and outtake, I have learned that
I do not need a big lunch like I thought.
My body has told me the main meals I need are breakfast and supper. So I know I can aim for a certain amount of
calories for lunch everyday and I know I will be on track and then in the end
have a decent supper plus a dessert or snack!
Now before tracking, I ate 3 meals and 1-2 snacks a day, now however; I
know I don’t need that much! So logging
and tracking has helped me visualize what I need and don’t need!
You can find all sorts of Free Printables online to help you
log and track your progress. Just simply
do a search and find one that best fits your needs.
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