Logging Diet…Eye Opener
I had always read that a serious bodybuilder should write down everything they consume to keep an accurate account of Cal., P, C, and F, but figured, I know what I’m eating. I recently started to do the logging and went into shock! No wonder my gains and BF losses had stalled. I was pretty close on protein, as that’s what I was concentrating on, but my carbs and fats were switched. I was 40% P, 20% carb, and 40% FAT!!!. Time to get on track and see what happens. Trying for a 40P, 40 carb, and 20% F. Total calories 1800-2000. That’s 200g of P, 200g of Carbs, and 45g of F. this a starting point and by keeping close accounts I hope to be able to make appropriate adjustments if problems still manifest.
June 19, 2009 at 7:42 am
I tell people it’s like a check book. The end of the month comes around and you wonder where you money went. It’s not until you write down everything you buy until you realize that you spent $50 on sodas and chips during the month. It’s the same for what you eat, you THINK you know, until you write it all down and add it up.
June 19, 2009 at 7:51 am
That should probably, well no doubt, be my next step. Itry to keep track in my head and figure I’m pretty close…but I don’t really know.
June 19, 2009 at 7:53 am
Good call logging your food intake, Chris. I use an Excel spreadsheet to track everything I eat so that I can make daily adjustments. -Jeff
June 19, 2009 at 8:02 am
I’m w/ Steve. Keep a general idea in my head. Probably need to go to that as well.
June 19, 2009 at 8:18 am
Thanks — I have been lazy in this regard as well. Today’s acleanse day, but then tomorrow can be a fresh start at logging. I like the excel idea.
June 19, 2009 at 10:19 am
Hey guys, thanks for the response. I too like the excell spreadsheet idea Jeff. I imagine one has to get in a habit of doing it as well. I know some people, regarding the check book example, who try to remember what they wrote checks for and then wind up overdrawn and a total financial mess. It will take some new effort on my part, but should be well worth it…thanks
June 19, 2009 at 8:32 pm
I have actually started logging mine on www.fitday.com. You can sign up for free and create custom foods that you can just select or select from foods they have. It is really simple and keeps you on track.