Tip #14 - Keep Food Diaries

It is important to keep a log of what you are eating especially at the very beginning of a diet or weight loss routine. Very often we find ourselves eating food and not even realizing it. Make sure that you write down EVERYTHING that you eat. If you do not, you are only cheating yourself. Do your best to estimate the quantity of the food you are eating. i.e. 3 ounces of chicken is about the size of the palm of your hand. At the end of each week, review your diaries and see where you need improvement. Remember, you always want a well balanced diet with fruits, vegetables, proteins, and all other food groups. These diaries will help in improve your diet the next week and in the weeks to come.