Why is keeping a food journal helpful in loosing weight?

Studies show that people who keep food journals loose more weight and keep more of that weight off in the long run. A recent study showed that the best predictor of weight loss throughout the first year of dieting was the number of food records kept per week. A food journal forces us to take responsibility for our food choices and gives us insights into when and why we eat. It helps us to estimate caloric intake and portion size so that we can make adjustments by eating less or exercising more. Check online for free resources that can help you track your calories!