Fitness journals?

[Anonymous]

I've gotten into fitness lately (meal prepping/lifting) and I've really taken a liking to it. I THINK I'm experiencing results - been at it for a month now. I'd really like to track my progress in the kitchen and in the gym.

I've been looking online at the various journals on the market and aren't really finding any I like. Any suggestions?

I'd like to be able to track my calorie intake as well as my reps and such at the gym and my measurements.

Which tracking methods do you use?

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The question is not HOW to track my progress... it's what journal to use to do so.

[lexalu]

I use Bodybuilding. com because that has you track your measurements and body fat % and that's what's actually important instead of weight because you can be weighing the same but have less fat on you and have more muscle. it also has places where u can log exercises and food logs and has a place where u can ask questions like these and get answers, they also have workout routines, articles on health. and a shop where you can buy any supplements you need and reviews on those. it also has a countdown thing where you put in your goal weight and how long you want until you reach that, it shows you how much you need to do each day in order to reach that goal by that time. as you can tell I'm pretty fond of this website lol I've been using it for years

[ManaX]

Cool, check out my page @lovefitnesslovefood_

It's a good example of how I track my own progress (mostly in words/pictures) at the gym and in my eating. I would suggest you started an instagram/blog. A lot of people are doing that right now and the bonus is that it can lead to a lot of support.

[FullOfMyself]

Take monthly pictures of yourself. Make sure you're wearing the same clothes and standing in the same position (s) in each picture.

Calorie counting IMHO is stupid. Just make sure you're eating "clean," and that you're drinking a gallon of water a day.

As far as actually tracking your reps, there are websites like "freetrainers" that can give you routines based on your body dimensions, schedule, and fitness goals.

[Welladjustedeyes]

It's best to just grab a notebook. Most workout splits don't have the same number of workouts each day. Just grab a mead notebook and keep track of it also be sure to write down mood/level of energy everyday. That's something you should track as well

[BlazeCatGirl]

Well first. Fitress Pal is amazing. It doesn't use much to download and it measures every single one if your calorie intake and compare it to your goal calorie per day. It also measures your exercise and reps. I started using it a while ago and definetly showing results. As long as you follow it. The reviews are good too.

[Ahrixxa]

Like that user said take photos of yourself every second week and write down what you are that day and make a work out journal.

I know that in 2 weeks you can lose lot of weight if you are committed and you refrain from eating carbs and you work out religiously.

[Darkfairie17]

I like using https://www.myfitnesspal.com/ as my tracker for food and exercise. It's great, and it's compatible with a fitbit if you have one.

[Xfitchick]

If you don't find a good one on the web, start in a simple excell. You can always copy them if you find a good app. I don't really track, I just use the mirror and the values I obtain in the gym (weights and endurance progress) are my guide.

[CoolYourJets]

Get a Fitbit watch!!! I upgraded from the Alta to the Surge. Look into there products and find the one that suits your needs. I think it would benefit you!

[CoolYourJets]

You download the app on your phone when you get your watch and it syncs your progress through Bluetooth and also to your computer with the dogle. You can log your calorie intake, water intake, sleep, heart rate and running pace on some watches, calls and texts, and it recognizes what activity you do. It doesn't count your reps but it will count your steps and how many miles you walked and stairs your climbed, and calories burned. And you can set alarms. Like I said, check it out!

[Katelina99]

Myfitnesspal is pretty good for tracking weight and calorie intake, however doesn't cover the fitness side of things such as reps or cardio. You could use excel for all your fitness stuff

[async]

Myfitnesspal and chronometer are both good. Personally I think chronometer is better as it gives you more comolete nutrient breakdowns

[bente2]

I think there's some apps for this out there. You can also turn a notebook into a DIY fitness journal!

[Theodorable]

There are apps that are calorie counters. I quit them because it's almost impossible to eat under 1200 calories. I really don't have any methods... but my gains are pretty random.

[Anonymous]

think you can get one of those fitness tracker watches, I got one and its fab

[Pearl85]

Pen and paper