Keeping A Food Journal

Anyone that is really trying to lose weight, should really keep track of what they’re eating, because exercise alone won’t make you lose weight. I know this because although I exercise regularly, my eating habits are harder to overcome. I admit that because of what I eat, I don’t see the difference in my waist, which of course is the worst part of my body.

I’ve decided that from this point on, I’m going to be keeping a food journal. I am not one to count calories because you can’t possibly know how many calories you’re consuming especially if you made the food yourself. The point is really is to keep track of what you eat and see how it’s affecting you mentally and physically. A little notebook is a great way to monitor what you eat, especially those moleskine journals or even a simple notepad from Walmart.

To find out what you should write down…

You should write down the following:
The time you ate
What you ate (or drank)
The amount
Where you ate (or drank)
Your hunger level (on a scale from 1 to 5)
Emotional state

Other ways to keep track is as easy as even taking a picture of it with your camera phone. That way you won’t forget exactly how much you ate.

It’s best to keep track for at least 3 consecutive days and one day during the weekend so you can identify the eating patterns that may be making you gain more weight. I’m going to keep my food journal until I get to my target weight, which is 110lbs. When you figure out the patterns in your eating, you can make resolutions to change for the better.