Tracking Your Meals: The Proper Way To Do It

By Darleen Sousa


When you go on a diet one of the primary things that you will learn is that it is important to keep an eye on what you eat during the day. Keeping a food log makes it possible to determine the foods you are eating as well as the foods you are not eating. One example is that, after following your nutrition for a few days you could realize that you are consuming far too many sugars and unhealthy fats and not nearly enough organic nutrients. Having it all written down may help you identify the aspects 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 what if you write each and every thing down but still are unable to figure out how to lose weight? There is a great way and a sluggish way to track the food you eat. A food record is more than just a basic list of the foods you eat during a day. You must note down other vital pieces of information too. Here are a number of the things you need to do to be more effective at food tracking.

Be as distinct as possible get when you note down the things you eat. It just isn't enough to simply jot down "salad" on a list. The proper way to do it is to note down all of the ingredients in the salad as well as the kind of dressing that is used. You should include the volume of the food you eat. "Cereal" is not good, but "one cup Shredded Wheat" will be. It is vital to keep in mind that the larger your helpings, the more calories you will be eating so you need to know just how much of every thing you actually eat so that you can figure out how many calories you will need to work off.

Write down what time it is when you eat. This can help you figure out when you feel the most hungry, when you are vulnerable to snack and what you can do about it. After a short time 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 should also be able to see whether or not you are eating because you're bored. This is incredibly useful 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.



What kind of spirits are you in whenever you eat? Write it down! This helps you to show you whether or not you use food as a reaction to emotional issues. It may also identify the meals you select when you are in certain moods. Lots of us will reach intuitively for processed food when we feel upset or angry and we are more likely to choose healthy options when we feel happy or content. Not only will this enable you to notice when you reach for particular 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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