Going to start tracking EVERYTHING!

ktharp89
on 8/20/11 11:00 pm - Gaithersburg, MD
 Today is a new day. Up until now I haven't tracked anything really great. I finally pulled out my food scale though and I got myfitnesspal on my phone and I am determined to track everything. I want to make sure I am not eating more than 4 oz at a time and I want to make sure I am actually getting enough protein and water. I can do this!
Height - 5'8  - SW - 292/ CW - 177.6 /GW - 150 - BMI - 27.1 - 114.4 lbs lost!
"The fishermen know that the sea is dangerous and the storm terrible, but they have never found these dangers sufficient reason for remaining ashore" Vincent Van Gogh
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Gail S.
on 8/20/11 11:13 pm - New York, NY
I track everything on my phone too. I like it bc I feel accountable. Good luck!
                   
gbsinsatx
on 8/21/11 12:04 am - San Antonio, TX

Good for you! I think one of the most valuable things you can do to succeed in weight loss is to track what you are eating. I don’t believe I would have had the success I’ve attained without doing so.

Age at RNY: 55, Height: 5'4", Consultation Weight: 331 lbs-12/1/2009, RNY Surgery Weight: 281 lbs-3/22/2010, Goal Weight Reached: 141 lbs-6/23/2011, Lowest Weight: 126 lbs-12/11/2011

Current Age: 61, Current Weight: 161 lbs-5/20/2016Total Weight Loss Maintained: 170 lbs  

                                      

AnneGG
on 8/21/11 12:14 am
For the most part, I'm a tracker, too. I find it helps so much with the accountability, and having the measurements in front of me keep me in line. Doesn't mean I do everything perfectly by a long shot, but if I can keep within my boundaries I'm so much better off. I would rather stay at the top of slippery slopes than have to climb back up! Plus ongoing positive measurements make me proud of myself and give me ongoing motivation.

One of my best investments has been a Withings wifi scale- it sends your weight to a computer graph. Expensive but worth it.

Statistically, trackers are better at keeping weight off long term. Whatever works!

So go for it! It will be good for the long term, especially as you go into maintenance. It's not easy to do, but nothing about this journey is easy anyway.

"What the caterpillar calls the end of the world, the master calls the butterfly." Richard Bach

"Support fosters your growth. If you are getting enough of the right support, you will experience a major transformation in yourself. You will discover a sense of empowerment and peace you have never before experienced. You will come to believe you can overcome your challenges and find some joy in this world." Katie Jay

nfarris79
on 8/21/11 12:40 am - Germantown, MD
 Go you! Remember this effort is an investment in your long-term health. You'll be surprised what you can find out about your eating habits when you track....

First ultra: Stone Mill 50 miler 11/15/14 13:44:38, First Full Marathon: Marine Corps 10/27/13 4:57:11Half Marathon PR 2:04:43 at Shamrock VA Beach Half-Marathon, 12/2/12 First Half-Marathon 2:32:47, 5K PR  Run Under the Lights 5K 27:23 on 11/23/13, 10K PR 52:53 Pike's Peek 10K 4/21/13(1st timed run) Accumen 8K 51:09 10/14/12.

     
 

Kim26
on 8/21/11 12:48 am
Good for you!!  My Fitness Pal on mobile is awesome....it has helped me tremendously!  It even has a scanner, so you can just use the bar code on what you are eating and it will populate everything for you.  Good luck - you can do it!!! :)

“We must all suffer from one of two pains: the pain of discipline or the pain of regret. The difference is discipline weighs ounces, while regret weighs tons.? - Jim Rohn   
"In order to succeed, your desire for success should be greater than your fear of failure." - Bill Cosby

  
(17 lbs lost pre-op)
kjmcvay
on 8/21/11 3:38 am - NC
 I don't know what a fitness pal is?? How do you get one?? 
nfarris79
on 8/21/11 6:02 am - Germantown, MD
 It's a website called MyFitnessPal and if you have a smartphone you can upload an app thru their website.

First ultra: Stone Mill 50 miler 11/15/14 13:44:38, First Full Marathon: Marine Corps 10/27/13 4:57:11Half Marathon PR 2:04:43 at Shamrock VA Beach Half-Marathon, 12/2/12 First Half-Marathon 2:32:47, 5K PR  Run Under the Lights 5K 27:23 on 11/23/13, 10K PR 52:53 Pike's Peek 10K 4/21/13(1st timed run) Accumen 8K 51:09 10/14/12.

     
 

Cherylkas
on 8/21/11 11:27 am - PA
 GO Katie!!! I am so proud of you. Hope you had a great day today! 
 Come visit me on my bloghttp://apeekintomytreehouse.com/ 
   
  Start weight 282, Surgery weight 265, Current weight 131, Goal weight 140 

  A woman is like a tea bag - you can't tell how strong she is until you put her in hot water.  Eleanor Roosevelt




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