Food diaries assist you become more conscious of your eating
and activity habits, and problem areas. They give you a basis from which to
plan changes and set goals, and allow you to look back and see what you've
changed over time. This can be very motivating.
A food and activity diary will also encourage you to make
conscious choices about what you eat and do - writing it down gives you the
chance to think twice before you act. This is one of the most useful things you
can do to help you gain control your weight.
Write down everything you eat and drink over the day.
You can print off the form below, or put similar headings
into a small notebook to carry with you. It's hard to remember what you've
eaten at the end of the day, so try to record things as you go.
It can also help to make a note of any thoughts or feelings
linked to eating, especially if you find you often eat for comfort or when
you're not actually hungry.
Make a note, too, of any activity you do over the day that
lasts for at least ten minutes.
Writing down everything you eat and drink can be difficult.
The more honest you are, the more it will help you. It can take a little while
to get used to and sometimes it may seem like a waste of time, but it's worth
the effort.
If things are going well, you may find you only need to keep
it now and then, or if your weight loss goes off track.
People who successfully lose weight and keep it off monitor
what they eat and how active they are. This could be in the form of a diary, or
in their head. It's a matter of finding out what works best for you.
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