Question

Do people track EVERYTHING they eat or only those things that have points? I've seen some comments that seem to indicate some only track items with points.  

Answer 1

I track EVERYTHING! Zero points have calories, and if you aren't losing, go back and look at all of those zero point calories and they will tell the reason why.  

Answer 2

It’s a mixed bag! Some people prefer to not track food items that are 0 Points. I personally like to track absolutely everything — it initially helped me get in the habit of tracking when I first started, and now it’s good for me to make sure I’m not overeating  but some people prefer to just track foods w/ points values as they ease into it, or hate tracking so they track as little as possible. No wrong way to do it so long as it’s helping you reach your goals!  

Comments

I always thought you were supposed to track everything to keep yourself honest, but it would be way easier to only track things with points. I have been on the Blue plan since October & have lost +/- 40 pounds.  

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@featly Yeah, sometimes I think I skip out on tracking things like broccoli but other than that I track everything lol I think, like you said, as long as you’re being honest with yourself and tracking then should be good to go

Answer 3

I track everything

Answer 4

In the beginning I tracked everything because I wanted to see how many calories I was taking in as well. Now. only items that has points.  

Answer 5

I track both to see how much I eat in total

Answer 6

I track everything.  

Answer 7

I track everything

Answer 8

It is a personal preference. But my recommendation is to track everything. If you don’t lose weight, it is hard to determine why if you don’t have a complete picture to look at. Just my opinion

Answer 9

I track everything even things that are zero points because you can still overeat on zero point items. You can also have an intolerance to certain items like corn if you’re on blue(carbs).  

Answer 10

I track everything. Even if it is 0 or 15

Answer 11

I track everything that goes into my mouth

Answer 12

I track everything because it works best for me. It helps me feel in control, but I’ve seen several who don’t.  

Answer 13

I agree everything

Answer 14

I track everything points or no, because if I have a really good week or bad, I want to be able to look bad at all of it.  

Answer 15

I track everything. If I have a gain or a bad week, I can look back at my trackers and see what has worked for me and what hasn’t.  

Answer 16

At first everything! After the pounds started coming off and I could trust it was working, I went to point only items. Still working so to save time, I just do pointed items. If I start gaining, I will go back to everything.  

Comments

@veneration same!  

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Sounds reasonable to me!  

Answer 17

If you bite it, write it.  

Answer 18

I used to track everything. After a few months, i only track my point foods.  

Answer 19

My problem is I eat a lot of "one pot wonders" that have lots of ingredients in them - Ground Turkey, soy sauce, cauliflower mashed potatoes, corn - my version of a Shepard's Pie & I don't always feel like tracking every ingredient & I don't necessarily make it the same way twice so I don't create a recipe. It would be way easier to track a little butter & a little flour for thickening the grave.  

Answer 20

I track every BLT

Answer 21

I track everything

Answer 22

I track everything. at least I try.  

Answer 23

I only track food with points, but only eat zero point foods in moderation. I lost 93 lbs on  and have kept it off over 2 years.  

Answer 24

Everything is tracked here!  

Answer 25

I am on Blue and I track it all even if it has zero points .  

Answer 26

I track everything that goes in my mouth even 0point food

Answer 27

I track everything!  

Answer 28

Trying to get in the habit of tracking everything so I'm more aware of how many "freebies" I'm eating. fruit still has calories and I dont want to overeat those either

Answer 29

I don’t have time to track zero points. Enough stress in my life

Answer 30

I don't track my 0 point foods eggs etc

Answer 31

I track everything. that's the only way for me to stay on track.  

Answer 32

I track everything even zero points.  

Answer 33

I track both

Answer 34

I track everything

Answer 35

Everything! Just so I can see how much I'm eating

Answer 36

Track only point food

Answer 37

I track everything, just so I have a visual.  

Answer 38

Back when we wrote down What we ate, the slogan was "if you bite it you write it". The same still holds true.  

Answer 39

I track everything otherwise i snack on a lot of zero point items that add up too

Answer 40

WW supposedly made it easier because you don’t have to track zero points, but I do because if I am not losing I want to see how much zero food I am eating

Answer 41

I track everything (when I track. ). I need to start tracking consistently-it really makes a big difference.  

Answer 42

I track everything even water

Answer 43

Only things with points here

Answer 44

I track everything, including 0 point stuff. It’s all about the accountability

Answer 45

I track everything I eat

Answer 46

Track only those with points

Answer 47

Track all

Answer 48

WW is a lifestyle, you have to work it. Everything I eat and drink gets logged. It’s accountability, the whole meaning of WW. Also by logging, you can look back and see what works for you. Good luck, enjoy your journey!  

Answer 49

I track only food with points.  

Answer 50

Everything! It’s the only way you truly learn your habits. By tracking everything when it if you ever struggle you can better understand to make adjustments.  

Answer 51

Everything. The good, bad and the ugly