When you decide to go on a diet one of the first things that you
will learn is that it is important to keep track of what you eat during
the day. Tracking all of the food you take in will help you figure out
which foods you will be eating as well as which foods you are not eating
enough of. For example, once you keep a food log for a few days you
could notice that even if you eat lots of fruit, you almost never eat
any vegetables. Having it all written down can help you determine the
elements of your diet that need to change as well as how much exercise
you need to get to make sure that you burn enough calories to keep your
waistline in check.
But imagine if you write every single thing down but still are unable to figure out how to shed weight? You can track your food the right way or the wrong way. A food journal is more than just a basic list of the foods you eat during a day. You need to note down other vital pieces of information too. Here are some of the suggestions that can help you become far more successful at food tracking.
You should be very specific whenever you write down the things that you are eating. You have to do more than simply write down "salad" into your food journal. You should list every one of the materials within that salad as well as the type of dressing on it. You should also include the quantities of the foods you take in. "Cereal" seriously isn't as beneficial an entry as "one cup Honey Nut Cheerios." Don't forget that the more of a thing you eat, the more calories you are going to take in so you need to list out the measurements of what you eat so that you will know exactly how many calories you take in and will need to burn.
Write down the time you're feeding on items. This will allow you to determine what times of day you feel the most hungry, when you usually reach for snacks and then you can learn how to deal with those times. After a few days you'll see that even though you might be eating lunch at the same time every day, you are still hungry an hour later. You may possibly also be able to determine when you are eating only to have something to do. This is extremely valuable because knowing when you're vulnerable to snacking will help you fill those times with other activities that will keep you away from the candy aisle.
Record your mood while you eat. This could show you whether or not you use food to solve emotional issues. This will also show you whether or not you gravitate toward specific foods based on your mood. Many people will reach for junk foods if we are worried, angry or depressed and will be more likely to choose healthier options when we are happy or content. Not only will this let you notice when you reach for specific foods based on your mood, it will help you find ways to keep healthier (but similar) options on hand for those same moods and help you figure out whether or not someone professional can help you deal with the issues that are sending you towards certain foods in the first place.
But imagine if you write every single thing down but still are unable to figure out how to shed weight? You can track your food the right way or the wrong way. A food journal is more than just a basic list of the foods you eat during a day. You need to note down other vital pieces of information too. Here are some of the suggestions that can help you become far more successful at food tracking.
You should be very specific whenever you write down the things that you are eating. You have to do more than simply write down "salad" into your food journal. You should list every one of the materials within that salad as well as the type of dressing on it. You should also include the quantities of the foods you take in. "Cereal" seriously isn't as beneficial an entry as "one cup Honey Nut Cheerios." Don't forget that the more of a thing you eat, the more calories you are going to take in so you need to list out the measurements of what you eat so that you will know exactly how many calories you take in and will need to burn.
Write down the time you're feeding on items. This will allow you to determine what times of day you feel the most hungry, when you usually reach for snacks and then you can learn how to deal with those times. After a few days you'll see that even though you might be eating lunch at the same time every day, you are still hungry an hour later. You may possibly also be able to determine when you are eating only to have something to do. This is extremely valuable because knowing when you're vulnerable to snacking will help you fill those times with other activities that will keep you away from the candy aisle.
Record your mood while you eat. This could show you whether or not you use food to solve emotional issues. This will also show you whether or not you gravitate toward specific foods based on your mood. Many people will reach for junk foods if we are worried, angry or depressed and will be more likely to choose healthier options when we are happy or content. Not only will this let you notice when you reach for specific foods based on your mood, it will help you find ways to keep healthier (but similar) options on hand for those same moods and help you figure out whether or not someone professional can help you deal with the issues that are sending you towards certain foods in the first place.
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