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Tracking what I eat for every meal and snack is essential for Use the Sparkpeople App for iPhone, iPod, etc. This is a perfect tool to keep track of your food, water, fitness, etc. I can add in what I'm eating, before I put one bite in my mouth, my workout after I'm finished, each ounce of H20 downed, etc. It keeps me from missing a beat :)
post your water intake on the food tracker The more time and effort you put into this site the more successful you will be! It's really no secret; the best feature on SparkPeople.com is the ability to share with other real people. Blogs, message boards, team posts are all good ways to stay motivated and keep coming back. Join a team and stay in touch with your goals.
I put my daily task list in the other goals feature of sparkpeople. This way, I am able to check them off as I go. It helps keep me motivated to see how much I get accomplished. And I get sparkpoints for scrubbing the toilet I love the Stay On Track Calendar. It gives me a monthly view that not only shows me days I've forgotten to track, but also helps me identify problems - like, if I'm eating too much, or not exercising enough on the weekends! When I'm not seeing the results I want on the scale, I depend on the points I get to make me feel like I've accomplished something! Maybe I didn't lose a pound, but by trying to get as many points as possible I know I'm doing something right. Plus, trophies! The anonymity of SparkPeople has freed me to identify deep issues that were obstacles to getting healthy. As I read stories of members, I frequently find a link to myself. It is through my responses to these members through blog postings that I have found the freedom to explore my own issues. The Nutrition Tracker helps you stay on track by recording EVERYTHING you eat, that includes licks, tastes and bites.......and it also breaks down where you calories are coming from. |