Water Diary

Sunbunnyqt
on 10/9/11 9:55 am - FL

All,

I'm having surgery this week and wanted to know your preference in food/water diary. Which one worked for you and why?

Thanks for sharing.

poet_kelly
on 10/9/11 10:09 am - OH

RNY on 11/04/08

I just used a notebook. It seemed easier to me.

Kelly

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birdiegirl
on 10/9/11 10:18 am

RNY on 04/01/09

Hi sunbunny

I also used a notebook ....and continued to use one until the past few weeks ...

I have now switched to Fitday so I can better keep track of my carb mix....this gets tougher the farther you get out from surgery...

....but good for you for knowing you need a food journal/diary.....I credit doing this with getting me to my current healthy state.....keeps you very aware of what you ingest...

Good luck

Eliza55
on 10/9/11 10:19 am - PA

RNY on 08/11/11

I also use a notebook. It has the time to take all those vitamins and meds, so I don't mess it up. My nut likes it as well, as she can quickly see what I've been eating.

Eliza

Consult:239 SW:217 1mo:195 2mo:182 3mo:169 6mo:139 9mo GOAL CW: +2 from underweight

Susan_U
on 10/9/11 10:38 am - Ontario, CA

RNY on 09/23/11

I made a table in Microsoft Word for my food diary. Since I am online everyday anyway, it's the easiest for me.

Loveshinesthru
on 10/9/11 10:41 am, edited 10/8/11 10:42 pm - Mesa, AZ

I use myfitnesspal.com alot of foods and vitamins are already programmed in. plus you can keep track of water, weight, carbs, protein, exercise and theres an adroid app. or if you have an iphone i think theres an app for that too. plus you can add buddies and they can comment on your progress or you them. its neat.

HW: 314 SW: 297 CW:166

~*K J*~
on 10/9/11 11:10 am - MD

RNY on 10/04/11

I use myfitnesspal for the iPhone s well and I love it!

~*KJ* HW 330 Day of Sugery 320

BugdocMom
on 10/9/11 10:49 am, edited 10/8/11 10:49 pm - CA

RNY on 05/31/11

I use a notebook and keep it with me almost everywhere I go. It's easy to refer back to and I also write notes in it about how a food makes me feel or how a dish compares with the same from another restaurant. Maybe I will use an online program when I get my iphone 4S next week (woohoo, my first smartphone!). But I doubt I'll completely switch to online. If anything, I will likely write in my notebook THEN type it into a program...

SweetGirl11
on 10/9/11 9:43 pm

RNY on 06/08/09

I think it's just a matter of preference in terms of which one you will be more likely to stick with. I use a small notebook. I can stick it in whatever bag I'm using and take it with me, and when I'm home I keep on the table nearby.

Michelle (OH member since 2004 - new user name)

HW 285 / SW 270 / GW 140 / LW 135 / CW 185

RNY 6/8/2009
Starting size 26/28, now size 12/14

"Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever." -Hebrews 13:8

Michele816
on 10/10/11 2:49 am

RNY on 09/20/10

I started with a handwrttten diary and then discovered My Fat Secret the Calorie Counter APP that goes with it. Best thing I ever did. The APP syncs with the website and is great for tracking. Both are free.