Starting January 5th I started logging down everything I ate every day. The purpose was twofold. First I wanted to get an idea of what I was putting in my body per day, and second I hoped doing such would begin to help me learn how to eat well.

The plan was to write it down until I put it into an calorie counter online (or just on my computer). However there are quite a few options when it comes to calorie counters so I figured I’d take some time to go through them all and find which I liked best. In the mean time… it would be pen & paper.

After two solid weeks of writing in my extra-small Moleskine Volant notebook I was well on my way. That is until I got home on day 14 to realize that I left it on the table (I’m assuming) after I finished lunch that day. Two weeks gone.

Well, that’s ok because Moleskine sells the extra-small volant in a pack of two. So out came a fresh notebook and the cataloging began anew. Then earlier this week (after 3 weeks since cataloging was “anew”) I found myself looking for said notebook. Unable to find it in it’s usual spots I tried to remember the last time I saw it. I recalled writing in it the day before, but I didn’t recall taking it out of my pants before they were washed. Of course. I checked the back pocket and found a still-damp, barely legible, three week log of everything I’ve shoved in my face.

frustration.

So I’m not cataloging what I’ve been eating this week. Probably won’t be next week either. I feel kinda burnt out on this idea. I know I need to gain an understanding of where I am right now, but I’m just “blah” about the whole thing.

So I think I need to bump up the priority on finding a well made calorie counting site (it’s much harder to put the internet in your washing machine). Then maybe I’ll be ready to try it again.

I’ll keep you posted.