Tracking food intake for a week reveals insights on portion sizes and protein levels

A week-long experiment using the MyFitnessPal app revealed insights into eating habits. The user tracked all meals and snacks, discovering that portion sizes were often larger than expected and protein intake was lower than recommended. The app's extensive database made tracking easy, but inaccuracies in user-generated entries posed challenges. Despite this, logging small items increased awareness of calorie intake, particularly from drinks and snacks. While the user found value in the app for short-term tracking, they concluded that continuous daily logging is not sustainable. However, they recognized the benefits of using the app periodically to maintain mindful eating habits.