do you keep a journal?

Group: General Diet & Nutrition

Created: 2011/12/31, Members: 399, Messages: 16719

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sandysford Posts: 1,139 Joined: 2002/11/18	2003/05/30, 09:08 PM I keep a journal of all my workouts and I try to record everything I eat. Today I had to refer back to it and I am glad that I had it. Also helps me in the gym to keep track of what I am lifting. What a great tool to have along with your weights and Tuna. So how many of you have one and what do you use it for? -------------- I will lift my own weight someday!!!!! THE NATURAL WAY IS THE ONLY TRUE PATH TO SUCCESS, PRIDE, JOY, HAPPINESS, LONG TERM FULFILLMENT AND SELF-ESTEEM!

sandysford Posts: 1,139 Joined: 2002/11/18	2003/05/30, 09:11 PM I got the ideal for this post from rickyshot. She mentioned it in another post and I was just wanted to know if yours is as important as mine is to me (my journal silly people) -------------- I will lift my own weight someday!!!!! THE NATURAL WAY IS THE ONLY TRUE PATH TO SUCCESS, PRIDE, JOY, HAPPINESS, LONG TERM FULFILLMENT AND SELF-ESTEEM!
Carivan Posts: 8,542 Joined: 2002/01/20	2003/05/30, 09:14 PM Great idea for a thread Sandysford. I always have kept a record my training and cardio since day 1. I had to refer back to a couple of weeks ago because I had injured a flexor in my left arm (not serious) and wanted to show my trainer exactly when it happened. I also keep a daily record of what I eat on fitday. Mrs carivan thinks I'm a little too deep! But hey... it gives me joy! -------------- You can walk to anywhere you want, it only takes time. Ivan Montreal Canada (aka SpongeBob Square Pants to some!)
rev8ball Posts: 3,081 Joined: 2001/12/27	2003/05/30, 09:16 PM Yes I do, and I use it religiously. I belive that it is one of the most important tools (and also the CHEAPEST!) that anyone can have if they're serious about attaining their own particular goals. I have a paper one that I take to the gym with me that is based on an Excel program that I created; plus, I keep one online for others to see my progress (thanks, Nina!), albeit not as strict as my paper-bound journal. -------------- Michael "Trample the weak; hurdle the dead!"
azredhead57 Posts: 1,651 Joined: 2003/04/11	2003/05/31, 01:51 AM I keep one for my workouts and one for my diet. I started the workout one in the beginning because if I didn't write everything down (usually with a description) ahead of time I was at the gym way too long trying to figure it out. It took me a while to remember what things were called and how they were done. It became a habit and I would be lost without it. Almost everyday I refer back to see what I did the last time. My food journal I made from a computer program and it really comes in handy as far as only having to look up the nutrition values once, then I just have to refer back to that day. (Of course the first couple weeks I was weighing and looking up everything.) Like you, carivan, my spouse thinks I'm a little obsessed, but hey it works for me! -------------- ~Victoria~ ...Some things have to be believed to be seen!
bb1fit Posts: 11,105 Joined: 2001/06/30	2003/05/31, 01:19 PM It is an invaluable tool. It doesn't matter how smart you are, next week you will forget "something" you did the last week, it is a busy world for all of us, and if not how many reps then weight or something. It keeps me progressing. I look at what I did the last time, and try to match or beat it if but by 2 1/2 lbs. or one rep. This way I am always moving ahead. I buy a $1.19 notebook at Wal Mart, 5 subject, the last 2 supject sections I use for workouts and cardio, and the first 3 I use for diet. I used to laugh at people who did this when I was younger and dumber! If you are serious, it is the way to go. Guesswork whether on your diet or trainng will usually not get you too far. -------------- As far as genetics go, the skies the limit. You are limited only by your mental perception of it. Ron
gwindalyn Posts: 434 Joined: 2003/01/15	2003/05/31, 10:28 PM I did. Then I didn't. Then I did. Then I didn't again. Now I do again. I find that I do a LOT better at sticking with my exercise and nutrition plan if I keep a journal. -------------- ~Jennifer http://www.gwindalyn.com If you dont stand for something, you will fall for anything.
Ogun Posts: 559 Joined: 2002/08/11	2003/06/01, 12:09 AM I kept a gym-issued weightlifting chart for my first 10 months. Now I just come home and write "gym" on my wall calendar if I go :D I do track calories daily with my watch though :D -------------- --There are no versions of the truth.-- Jeff Goldblum, Jurassic Park II