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Do I need to log food amounts?
Do I need to log food amounts?
Updated over a week ago

The app is designed to simplify your nutrition and fasting routines, making it easier for you to focus on what truly matters: your health. Unlike traditional calorie-counting apps, Simple takes a holistic approach to intermittent fasting. It focuses on the timing of your eating windows and the quality of your food, rather than the precise quantities you consume.

Understanding food logging

The ethos of Simple is not just about watching what you eat but also about understanding and enjoying it. Detailed tracking of every nibble isn't just taxing—it can overshadow the joys of eating. Here's why food logging with Simple is valuable:

Encourages Eating Mindfulness: Simple champions the concept of intuitive eating. It's about honoring your hunger cues and feeling satiated, not stuffed or restricted. This approach nurtures a healthier relationship with food.

Prioritizes Quality Over Quantity: At the heart of the app is a focus on nutritious and wholesome foods. With an emphasis on food quality, it is likely that many of us will feel more satisfied at meal times, which can help us naturally reduce our risk of overeating and our intake of less nutritious foods.

Simplifies Your Routine: By moving away from meticulous recording of portion you eat, you can spend more time enjoying your meals and less time on your phone. This simplicity is key to making intermittent fasting a sustainable part of your lifestyle.

When Should You Log Portions?

While the app values a simplified approach by finding the food you log for you and assuming your portion size, recognizing when more detailed logging can be advantageous is important. Circumstances where logging portions might be beneficial include:

Tracking Nutrient-Specific Goals: If you're targeting specific nutritional goals, knowing your portion sizes can help ensure you're aligning with your targets.

Gaining Tailored Insights: For those seeking a deeper understanding of their eating patterns, detailed entries can unlock more personalized feedback from the app, aiding in refining your fasting and eating strategies.

Conclusion

Simple invites you to embark on a balanced journey with intermittent fasting and nutrition, fostering a space where the timing and quality of your meals take precedence. While the app streamlines your experience by not making portion size logging a core requirement, it accommodates the need to log more detailed food amounts for those who seek precise feedback or have specific goals.

By advising a middle ground where portions are acknowledged without becoming the focal point, Simple supports a more intuitive and stress-free approach to eating—unless you're navigating specific dietary aims that necessitate a closer look at quantities. It's about crafting a fasting rhythm that resonates with your lifestyle, with the Simple app lighting the path.

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