February 10, 2010 Food Log

Studies have shown people who kept a food log lost more weight than those who did not track their foods. Keeping a food diary, if you will holds you accountable and creates conscious awareness. Starting with breakfast log everything you ate, and yes even if you finished off half of what your kids didn't finish...log that too!! That half a cookie here and there adds up at the end of the day and that can add unwanted calories to your diet. Continue logging your lunch, dinner and any in between snacks you may have had.

If you have a hard time judging your portions by eye I would suggest getting a kitchen scale to weigh and measure your food.

Log your water too...sufficient water intake is essential for the body. Sometimes we feel hungry but what it can mean is that we are thirsty. If you ate and a little while later feel hungry, drink some water. Water also flushes out the toxins in your body...so drink up !!



"The greatest wealth is health"