Sometimes the simplest techniques prove to be the most effective.
That seems to be the case when it comes to weight loss. If you’ve fallen short of your goals despite what you feel are your best efforts, the elusive key to success might be as easy as writing things down.
It’s definitely worth a shot, especially if your attempts to shed unwanted pounds haven’t come to fruition.
Keeping a diet and exercise journal can be an effective means of making you more aware of how many calories you’re consuming (plus where you could stand to shave some off).
It also sheds some light on your exercise regimen. If your daily gym routine or pre-work treadmill session isn’t giving you the results you’re looking for, maybe you’ve hit a plateau.
Any diet and exercise shortcomings or opportunities for improvement should stand out clearly when you’re keeping an accurate and faithful record of your daily activities.
Whether calories are sneaking in via midday snacks and sugary beverages or it’s time to take your workouts to the next level, an accurate account of what you’re eating and when and how much you’re exercising can make the difference.
Such a record puts your weight-loss success in your own hands, allowing you to self-correct and get back on track before you lose the desire to meet your goals and the belief that you can achieve them.
WebMD shares these success tips for fitness journaling:
