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Most of us vastly underestimate what we eat. We tend to graze during the day and forget what we have eaten. Or we aren’t aware of our portion sizes. Studies have shown that keeping a food log can increase your weight loss by 50 percent! Even if you aren’t trying to lose weight, a food log can make you more aware of your carbohydrate intake, which will help with blood sugar management. Record the time you eat or drink, as well as the portion size. Try to write it down as soon after eating as possible. To get an accurate sense of your portion size, it is best to weigh and/or measure some food and beverages. If you don’t have the measuring tools handy, use the visuals we’ve provided as a guide.
It can also be helpful to log your degree of hunger or any emotions you are feeling, and use the information to make observations and adjustments. Are you craving sugar in the afternoon because you didn’t have any protein at lunch? Is your diet lacking in fruits and vegetables? Do you tend to eat for emotional reasons? You can keep your food log in a notebook or on an app. Some popular apps include MyFitnessPal, MyNetDiary, Livestrong, and Lose It.
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