There are some days that the only reason I workout is so I can have a protein shake afterwards. Whatever gets you through the day right?
My protein shakes never taste the same even though I use very similar ingredients every time. There is an excellent reason for this. I’m lazy.
The only thing I measure is the scoops of protein. Little bit of this, little bit of that, and blend.
I have a similar situation when I make scrambled eggs. No fancy mixing bowls or measuring for me. Crack them right into the pan, throw in some pepper and Himalayan sea salt, and scramble.
You know what both have in common? No predictable outcome.
I can’t figure out why sometimes it tastes really good and sometimes it just tastes ok because I don’t track what I’m doing.
If you are having trouble losing weight it is the exact same thing. If you don’t know how much you are eating, what types of food, when you eat, etc… it is tough to nail down why you are losing or gaining weight.
That is why food journals are so effective. They can give you a blueprint of why you were so successful or can help point out where your struggles are.
Here is your assignment: For one week, keep track of everything you take in that has calories. Mark down when you ate/drank and how you are feeling. After one week, look through your journal and see what patterns are developing.
Once you identify the patterns, then you can begin developing strategies to overcome them. Do your best and let me know how I can help along the way!
