Track What You Eat
Tips and tools to improve your eating habits
Life can get really busy—you probably don’t even remember what you ate for dinner last night. But knowing what you eat can help you understand why your pants aren’t fitting, why you’re feeling tired all the time, or not managing your stress very well. Keeping a food diary and tracking what you eat during the day is the first step to looking and feeling better.
Keeping a food diary is simple. Depending on what works best for you, you can use a small notebook that fits easily into your bag, or use a spreadsheet on your computer.
If you make your own notebook or spreadsheet, be sure to include what you ate, the approximate portion size, and whether you were hungry or not. It’s also important to include the time of day you eat to track when you’re consuming your calories.
Keep track for at least a week to see where you need to make improvements—maybe you’re skipping meals, or you need to include more fruits and vegetables. You may realize that you tend to overeat when you’re stressed and eat healthier when you cook and eat at home. Be honest and precise, and don’t forget to include everything that’s gone into your mouth that day.
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