Keeping a food diary is a great way to get started on your weight loss campaign. The information you record in your food diary will help you and your family doctor design an eating program to meet your special needs.
Generally, food diaries are meant to be used for a whole week, but studies have shown that even keeping track of what you eat for 1 day can help you make changes in your diet. In fact, you might want to just make it a habit to keep a food diary all the time.
In your food diary you should be as specific as you can and don't forget to write down "extras," such as soda pop, salad dressing, mayonnaise, butter, sour cream, sugar and ketchup.
It is a good idea to mention specifics in your food diary about the how and where of your food consumption. Write what room or part of the house you were in when you ate. If you ate in a restaurant, fast-food chain or your car, write that location down.
There's nothing to be gained by trying to look good on your food diary. Your family doctor can help only if you record what you really eat. Record what you eat on all days your doctor recommends.
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