How to get over aversion to tracking

[Capricornrose 59]

I have been basically eating whatever I can get my hands on without tracking. I downloaded and started using myfitnesspal today. I didn't track everything I ate today because I just got tired of it. I really like to just eat without writing it down. I want to lose 30lbs before surgery this Fall.

Any suggestions you guys? I know I have to do something.

[O.T.R. sleever 3,386]

Hmmm, if you don't eat it, you don't have to record it.

[*Dean* 1,594]

Keep persevering. MFP gets easier and quicker the more you use it. Once all your favourite / regular foods are in there it's much quicker.

[Delena2/11 59]

My Fitness Pal is the easiest thing I have found too. Keep on keeping on! There is no other way to go about that bc we need to be accountable for what we eat. I would rather not too so I know how you feel! Good luck!

[*Dean* 1,594]

I have a rule as well. I might forget to track a meal / snack, but my rule is I can't eat anything else until I've updated it.

[Capricornrose 59]

Hmmm, if you don't eat it, you don't have to record it.

Maybe I should clarify...without starving. LOL

[Capricornrose 59]

Thanks guys for the advise.

[ArtSong 291]

Sometimes I will write down my food the entire week that way its like a menu just look at it and I know what I'm going to eat if it's not on there I don't eat it

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[Capricornrose 59]

Sometimes I will write down my food the entire week that way its like a menu just look at it and I know what I'm going to eat if it's not on there I don't eat it

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That's a great idea. I will try that.

[AussieLady 521]

Pre-surgery I lost a lot of weight by using MyFitnessPal and sticking to 1200 calories per day.

[O.T.R. sleever 3,386]

Actually I've found pre planning your food for the day is the best way to go. Make a daily meal plan & stick to it. Then you are not grabbing stuff because of a craving or hunger which will cause you to eat off plan faster than anything else.

[SaraLaughs 23]

I detest tracking too, so I try to make a game of it. I reward myself when I record my meal. I try to record my foods before I eat them. Now that I'm post-op, I find my OCD kicking in because I want to make sure I hit my Protein for the day, and Fluid levels, and etc. I don't have much advice for you except to say I feel your pain. Sometimes there's nothing to it but to just force yourself to do it. Good luck!

[Capricornrose 59]

Thank you guys. I think it is something I'm going to have to make myself do. I like the idea of planning ahead for the day or even week. I may start off with planning the next day the night before and seeing how that goes.