Food Journal

People write in journals for many things, life-changing events, daily diary, even an exercise log, but have you ever thought about keeping a journal that tracks all the food you eat? A food journal is a great tool to help you track calories, see how many times a day you are eating and recognize why you might have hit a weight loss plateau. Most of the time we eat mindlessly meaning we eat when we are hungry or when the clock says it's time for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. We grab a snack when we are watching TV just to have something to do. We have a couple of drinks when we go out for happy hour with friends not thinking about how many calories each of those drinks add up to. When you are forced to write everything down on paper, and I mean everything, you will see all the food and beverages you consume on a daily basis. It can be a real eye-opener! This tool will help you cut out some of those foods that are high in sugar, sodium, and calories and keep you eating a balanced, healthy diet. Try using a food journal for at least six months and see what changes you'll make because of what you discover.