Food tracking works best when it is quick and frequent, not perfect.
What the research found
In a 6-month weight-loss study, the people who logged their food most often lost the most weight. How often they logged mattered more than how much time they spent doing it.
Why logging right away helps
- You don't forget snacks and drinks.
- Portions are fresh in your mind.
- Seeing the numbers helps you make the next choice.
Make it fast
- Log before or right after you eat, not at the end of the day.
- Don't chase perfect numbers. A good estimate is enough.
- Save meals you eat often.
One photo is enough
With CalorAI, logging a meal takes a few seconds: snap a photo, check the result and save.
Sources
- Harvey J et al. Log often, lose more: electronic dietary self-monitoring for weight loss. Obesity, 2019.
CalorAI provides estimates for general information only and is not medical advice.
