Healthy eating does not have to mean cutting out all of our favorite foods.Sometimes the only motivation you need cut calories, fat, or carbs is documented proof.If you feel like you are being careful with what you consume but are still left wondering why you can’t seem to lose any weight, maybe the answer lies in the simple act of writing it all down.When you are held accountable, even to yourself, you might think twice about popping that leftover chicken nugget that your child wisely left behind. Here are a some suggestions when creating your own Food Journal.

• Include the date.
• Include the time of day.
• List every food.
• Don’t forget to list drinks.
• Note the amount or serving size consumed.
• Note the location of consumption.
• List your emotional state while eating.
  
• Include any companions.
• Show where each item fits on the Food Pyramid.
• Post it for everyone to see.

At ListPlanIt.com, you’ll find pages to use as a food journal in Personal Interests.