Changing your eating habits can be very difficult. Food logging has always been one of the best ways to keep you on track and help learn the macro counts of different foods. Fortunately with the help of today’s technology there are several tricks we can use to make it easier for ourselves. I like to call them “Tricks to Track”. Try them out and find which ones work best for you.

Tricks To Track‍
1. Using phone apps. A popular choice is MyFitnessPal. A common complaint I hear from people regarding apps is that they dislike inputting their meals every time they eat. I know it’s not easy, but with MyFitnessPal you are able to create meals and save them for future use. You don’t have to eat the same thing all the time but this makes it easier and gives you a better idea of your calorie intake.

2. Buy a calendar – highlight the days you follow your meal plan. We often don’t realize the number of times we stray from our meal planning goals. Building a healthy relationship between treating yourself and using food for healthy fuel is imperative.

3. Journal – go back to the basics and get yourself a journal. It’s just another way to see what you’re eating, and it can help us realize what may be missing in our diets. For example, not including enough veggies, or maybe you would benefit from fruit when sugar cravings arise.

4. Meet with a professional – Such as a registered dietitian who could guide you on what your body specifically needs. This is extremely important if you have any medical issues.

5. Use your phone like a scrapbook – take pictures of each meal and anything you intake. Sometimes it’s all about keeping it simple. Make an album in your photos to keep it organized!

Good luck and I can’t wait to see some feedback! Message me on Instagram @Budafit.