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The 9 pm log scramble — why late logging quietly lies to you

Logging dinner at 9 pm from memory quietly drops snacks and shrinks portions. Log closer to the meal so your calorie number stays honest.

15 Jul 2026 · Burnie Academy
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It is 9 pm. The kids are asleep. You pick up your phone and try to remember everything you ate today. Breakfast feels clear. Lunch feels okay. But that small samosa at 4 pm? That one spoon of halwa from your neighbour? The extra roti at dinner? Your memory quietly drops them. This is the 9 pm log scramble. It feels honest, but it quietly lies to you.

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