Hey everyone, I’m Dr. Frank Donaruma and this is part 6 of our 7-part Video Health Tip Series on the 7 reasons you may not be losing weight.
In our last video we looked at our reason #5 which was,
You may be drinking too much alcohol.
In this video we will be looking at reason #6
And that is…
You’re Not Keeping Track of What You’re Eating
My friend, awareness is incredibly important if you are trying to lose weight. What I have noticed over the years of helping people get healthy and lose weight is many people actually don’t have any idea how much they’re really eating.
Studies show that keeping track of your diet helps with weight loss. People who use food diaries, or take pictures of their meals, consistently lose more weight than people who don’t.
Keeping a food journal or diary makes you more aware of your choices and encourages you to be more mindful of not only what you’re are eating, but also how, why, and when you’re eating.
It sheds a light on your patterns of eating. When you skip meals? Are you overeating at night? Do you mindlessly snack throughout the day?
It also helps identify certain triggers of unhealthy eating. Are you grabbing that vending machine cookie or bag of chips when feeling stressed or bored at work?
Do you eat a late night bowl of ice cream because you’re feeling lonely? You may notice that you’re eating more food than you need, but are definitely not getting enough nutrition.
Food diaries are a valued tool recognized by dietitians, health coaches, therapists and other medical professionals. Keeping a food record of everything you eat and drink was identified as the #1 key strategy for weight loss in a study published in the Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.
It also allows a dietitian or other health professional to recognize how your food choices are impacting your health.
My friend, if this is you don’t lose hope, keeping a food diary or journal is much easier than you think
So, if you need some help with understanding the importance of keeping a food diary in your wellness and weight loss journey, then give us a call us at 908-279-7740 for a free consultation. Why?
Because, we at NewLife are in the business of transforming lives to transform the world!