Food tracking is a habit I picked up about 5 years ago when I started training with @movementdynamicsfit but I’ve only started taking it seriously this lockdown as I’ve just been home.
I even go to the extent of weighing all the food and drinks I consume.
I’m thankful for my parents who are so supportive of my fitness journey and do not mind my crazy behaviour!
I use this app called “MyFitnessPal” to track the macros of the food I consume daily.
It gives me info on the % of protein, fat and carbs which makes me more conscious of the food I put into my body. At the beginning, food tracking was a nightmare. I HATED THE PROCESS SO MUCH because it was tedious and it can be quite tricky to track if you’re out dining and sharing food with friends.
However, this process got so much easier since I’ve been stuck at home! So slowly food tracking has become a big part of my life now. I track every single thing that I eat and drink! It’s become an obsession haha
The fun part is, along the way, I actually learned so much about nutrition.
e.g.
100g chicken breast= 3.6g fat & 31g protein
Whereas 100g chicken thighs= 8g fat & 24g protein
This is why I have switched to eating chicken breast instead of thighs/drumsticks as the fat percentage is relatively low.
My current fitness goal is to gain muscle mass & lose fat. I do not starve myself, I eat whenever I feel hungry, but I try to opt for healthier options. So I’ve drastically reduced fried/oily and sugary food.
Of course, balance is key. There are days where I eat desserts as well but I only take a small portion because when I discovered 50g of a tiny slice of yam cake I took the other day carried 200 kcal, I got shocked 😮
So anyways, the top 3 REASONS why my trainer asked me to track my diet are;
1) When I report to my trainer, there is more accountability and thus more discipline
- Having someone to be accountable to increases consistency and ultimately leads to better results
2) I learn more about the food I consume and my eating habits when I put in the effort to track myself
3) When I send my report to my trainer, he is able to learn more about my lifestyle and eating habits which allows him to optimise my programme
