[Oxog]

Hi!

A quick question, have ever tried to track your personal stats to get motivated? How many chocolate bars you eat per day/week/month or similar activities? And if you have, what tool do use to collect and analyze your data? Any help would be greatly appreciated

[Fresia]

Welcome to PC!

I tried collecting stats at one point. I used an excel spreadsheet. It helped initially because it would instantly tabulate calories, carbs, proteins, etc for me, so I could quickly see the pitfalls and where my strengths were. However, after a time it became tedious and once I learned what was what I found I no longer needed it. I have a better feel for it now to know what helps and what doesn't though I don't always like to admit it when I slip, I do actually know. It can be a good tool though when starting out to figure out portion sizes and counting to keep as a journal, and to analyze for changes as time goes on.

[catsrhelm]

The closest to keeping stats that I came was keeping a journal of what I ate and how much I exercised. I gave it up because I had too much other stuff to deal with.

[ddesigner]

my wife uses some funny very basic phone app called iKeepstats. quite easy when it comes to check how much he ate )))
i consider to use something like this for the drinks

[Oxog]

Originally Posted by ddesigner

my wife uses some funny very basic phone app called iKeepstats. quite easy when it comes to check how much he ate )))
i consider to use something like this for the drinks

Thanks, recently downloaded iKeepStats - dealing with personal stats and activity is way easier now

[Perna]

I use the tools at sparkpeople.com, they let you put in your own things to keep track of as well as the obvious food, nutrients, and exercise stuff.