#foodtracking

Hard truth: Tracking your food can be tedious and time consuming ( especially at first ) but if you align how you spend your time with your goals, you can make it work. - Of course tracking your food isn’t as fun as scrolling through Instagram or TikTok. Social media provides us with immediate gratification that food tracking does not. Not even close 😂 - Progress is the reward of food tracking...but that can take some time. Delayed gratification takes work but in the long run, it feels 2x as good. - Food tracking isn’t for everybody, but I challenge you to not write it off before you give it at least a solid 30 days or consistent and accurate tracking. Emphasis on accurate 😬 - It does get easier the more you do it and it can be an incredibly valuable tool to gain insight into your eating habits and learning more about the food you are consuming. - You don’t have to track forever, but doing it for even 30 days can help you get a better idea on proper portion sizes moving forward. - Write down your goals, take a look into where you spend your time and prioritize your time to fit your goals. If you want it, you will find a way. - If you want to give food tracking a try: MyFitnessPal is a good app to start with. - Ps. If you have struggled with an eating disorder or are currently struggling. This post is not for you. - #fitness #nutrition #calories #foodtracking #macros #fit #diet #weightloss #fatloss #truth #health #food #exercise #workout #personaltrainer #hardwork https://www.instagram.com/p/CONyUcAs_4X/?igshid=ladlriry8c02

Planted lemon seeds as a surprise for my kid. Now they are sprouting, I'm super excited, and I don't think he knows yet. Maybe I'll grow something else while I'm at it 😍 . . . . #fitnesswithacause #fitness #fitnessjourney #fitnessaddict #foodie #foodtracking #goodfood #goodeats #healthyfood #healthierchoices #healthierme #weightlossjourney #weightlosstransformation #weightloss #growyourfood #herbalgarden #garden #greenthumb https://www.instagram.com/p/B1uiA2dhJfq/?igshid=zljhqzm02mqt

Hold up. Guys!!!! How have I not known about this app!!?? Thanks to @_keto_ani to her post earlier I found Carb manager! I am loving this app as it tracks everything I WANT! Without the primary focus being things I don't want. #winning . . . . #foodtracking #keto #ketosis #ketodiet #ketogenic #ketogenicdiet #lchf #lchfdiet #lowcarb #lowcarbhighfat #food #fatfueled #weightloss #weightlossjourney #igotgoals #itsalifestyle #countingmacros #macros

“I’m in a calorie deficit, and I’m tracking my food, but I’m not losing weight.” 👀 - I hear this phrase often! - Bad news: you are not actually in a calorie deficit. - Good news: There is a solution! 🙌 - Although tracking your food is a great first step, tracking in and of itself won’t inherently lead to weight-loss. 🤔 - Tracking your food accurately is key. (Along with making sure the calories you are aiming for are an accurate calorie deficit for you.)👌 - Before you jump to the conclusion that your metabolism is broken, or your hormones are preventing you from losing weight, double check to make sure you are tracking as accurately as possible 😬 - We tend to underestimate our calorie intake by about 30%. Whether that is Intentional or not this can really add up! - A few spoonfuls of something at the stove while you cook, a heaping TBS of peanut butter and a spoon lick, a little extra mayo on your sandwich, a few handfuls of nuts or granola throughout the day... it all adds up! 😅 - Despite what you might think, it still counts even if you grab it straight from the bag 😂 - This is not a personal attack, we all do this! ( yes myself included). It’s called being human but before you think your body is broken, try being as mindful as you can about your calorie intake. - You might be surprised what two weeks of focused and mindful food tracking with a food scale can do. Might give it a try if you are feeling frustrated. 😁 - *note* if you have a history of an eating disorder, please be mindful of where you are at with things. Do not track if you find it triggering. ❤️ - #calories #foodtracking #mentalhealth #nutrition #food #health #weightloss #fatloss #metabolism #starvationmode #caloriesincaloriesout #fitness #fit #health #calorietracking #physique #bodybuilding #weightlosstips #snacks #cooking https://www.instagram.com/p/CLFPLc6sP6T/?igshid=hxj2a3segidu

“I’m tracking my food every day and only eat 1200 calories but I still can’t lose weight.” 😬 ... Well, tracking your food and tracking your food accurately are two different things. 😁 ... It may not even be something you are doing on purpose or are even aware of but little bites here and there, or inaccurate serving sizes can really add up! - So before you freak out and think your metabolism is broken, make sure that you are not only tracking consistently but accurately 😁 - I’m just as guilty of this as anyone else. This is why I can’t keep any sort of nut butter in the house because I either eat it out of the jar and don’t track it or I ever so slightly give myself more than one serving 😂 - I also have a tendency to eat while I cook so that is another way food can go un-tracked if I am not careful 😬 - If you are tracking and you are not seeing results ( after some time— one day of tracking doesn’t count 😛) then it might be worth checking your accuracy. - I prefer to measure with a food scale ( at least for the first 2-4 weeks ). It’s pretty easy to use heaping cups and tablespoons of things when you are measuring by volume vs. weight. 30grams is 30grams. There is no heaping 30 grams. 😂 - Using a scale might be deemed as “obsessive” but it’s not something you have to do forever it’s just something to start out with so you can get an accurate idea of what serving sizes should look like. After awhile it becomes pretty easy to eyeball things. 💪 - That also being said: if you are someone who has struggled with disordered eating in the past and are not in the right head space- this might not be the best current approach for you. Just be mindful of where you at ❤️ - #food #nutrition #health #calories #weightloss #fitness #foodtracking #calorietracking #balance #metabolsim #fatloss #exercise #bodybuilding https://www.instagram.com/p/CDmcVTwDyip/?igshid=6m4dcanob8x5

Curious about how to count calories in homemade food. Begin with a food scale to weigh your ingredients, use recipe nutritional info for precise calculations, and maintain a food diary to track your intake. These straightforward steps will help you monitor your calorie consumption and support your healthy eating goals.