How long do you have your clients keep a food log?

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Jocelyn 0 July 24, 2011 0 Comments

Do you have them keep a food log for only 2 weeks and then every few months for clients you train long-term? Do you only have them keep a food log once? Do you have them keep a food log indefinitely?

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I like to encourage at least a week or two of food logging which usually is enough time for the client to start being more aware naturally of the potions and choices. Then I have them do it for a few days whenever they need to get back on track life after a vacation.

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It’s up to the client. Some of them keep a food diary/log for a few days while others stay one them for a much longer period. Most of those who keep a food diary usually stop using it after only few days and they might come back to it from time to time if they need to get back on track.

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For many clients sustaining the motivation to keep an ACCURATE and COMPLETE record of ALL food and fluid intake for more than 4-7 days is quite difficult. I think that it takes a minimum of 4 days of recording to get a reasonably accurate ‘picture’ of a client’s dietary habits.

Take care.

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Hello Jocelyn,
The current Nutrion Log Book we are using is a twelve week journal. Once completed, I feel they are on the right track.

Sincerely,
Michael

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Most clients I will have keep one for only a week or two. Others may have to keep one for years. The client will help you to dictate this based on their results AND their questions. A good food log can help trainers spot flaws in diet, but only if the client is honest. A weeks worth of honesty isn’t hard; however, twelve weeks has led to some absent food entries time and time again. Its supposed to be a tool, not a punishment. Ask your client their thoughts along the way when having them keep one.

How long do you have your clients keep a food log?

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