Keeping a food journal

Keeping a food journal is very important in tracking your eating habits. Writing down what you are eating and when is key in seeing on paper where you are at and what dietary changes need to be made. It keeps you accountable for what you are ingesting. Other aspects of journaling should include: how you feel when eating and what else you may be doing while eating. For instance, do you eat while reading or in front of the tv. This helps determine if you are actually hungry or if you are bored or perhaps another reason. To learn more watch the Special Topic DVD on "Mindful Eating" at your local Curves. There are also Curves Food Diaries available for purchase at the club or you can use a small notebook to track your food intake.