"I don't have time to track my food everyday"

You're a parent. 

It's 8am.

You’ve got a nappy to change, a toddler yelling “MUM!” for the 97th time today, and your half-drunk coffee sitting in the microwave from earlier this morning.

So when someone tells you to “track your food,” you might want to laugh… or cry.

But hear me out.

The truth is, you do have time. You just don’t have time to waste.

But what if tracking isn’t the actual problem — it’s the way it’s been taught to you?

When you think of tracking, maybe you picture it taking forever — obsessively weighing every almond, logging every crumb, and trying to be perfect every single day.

But that’s not how we do it at Strong Fams.

We teach efficient, structured tracking using a food scale - on purpose - because we know:

• 🧠 You can’t manage what you don’t measure.

• 💪 Portion control is a skill — and you build it faster with consistent tracking.

• ✅ Once you understand what your body needs, then you can eat more intuitively with real confidence.

Why using a scale to weight & track your foods actually saves time (and most importantly - stress)

Guessing & estimating your daily food is exhausting.

Trying to “eat healthy” without results? That’s even worse.

Tracking your food with a scale gives you the gift of: clarity.

You’re no longer hoping you’re eating enough protein or estimating your portions.

You know — and that knowledge is powerful.

This isn’t about being obsessive. It’s about being deliberate while you’re working toward a goal.

During an intentional fat loss phase, we encourage & support you in daily tracking - but its not forever!

If your goal is fat loss, you need accurate feedback — and that means tracking daily. Not forever.

But while the goal is active, daily tracking:

• Builds awareness fast

• Creates consistent habits

• Prevents the “I didn’t realise I overate again” trap

• Helps you spot patterns and course-correct before you fall off track

This is the “work phase” -  and it pays off.

Later, when your goal shifts (e.g. to maintenance or muscle gain), we can ease off and transition into more intuitive or informed eating.

But first, you’ve got to build the foundation.

“But I’m Too Busy” — real mum talk & client example

Amy, a full-time working mum of 3, initially told us straight up: “I just don’t have time to track.”

But with our support, she committed to tracking daily — and made it work without turning her life upside down.

Here’s what happened:

• She stopped skipping meals and mindlessly snacking through the pantry

• She doubled her protein intake

• She realised how much she'd be underestimating her food intake and could see why she previously wasn't getting results

• She lost 5kg and felt more in control than she had in years

Her words?

“Tracking helped me stop winging it. I realised I was guessing and hoping. Now I have clarity—and I feel proud of myself.”

Tracking isn’t obsessive. It’s just a tool. It all comes down to how you use it.

This isn’t about perfection either. It’s about honesty & consistency.

When you track, you’re not saying “I have to do this or els.”

You’re saying, “I matter enough to pay attention and I'm going to learn from this and do better.”

Tracking daily is how we fast-track awareness, especially in a fat loss phase.

It’s a short-term tool that creates long-term freedom.

Ready to ditch the guesswork and get serious about your goals?

Download our free "How to Use MyFitnessPal" guide and discover the simple steps to effective food tracking.

Get ready to take control of your nutrition and feel empowered, not overwhelmed!