I've written in previous blogs about the pros and cons of keeping a food diary, but it looks like a new study has tipped the scale.Yes, food diaries can be time consuming and a hassle to maintain, but researchers have concluded that those who keep daily food records generally lose twice as much weight as those who don't keep records.
A study to be published next month in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine found that the more food records people kept, the more weight they lost.
In addition to keeping food diaries and turning them in at weekly support group meetings, the 1,700 study participants were asked to follow a diet rich in fruits and vegetables and low-fat or non-fat dairy and to exercise at moderately intensity levels for at least 30 minutes per day.
After six months, participants lost and average of 13 pounds. More than two-thirds lost at least nine pounds, which is enough to reduce health risks.
So, if you can stand to keep a food journal, you will really be doing yourself and your health a huge favour. Now get writing.
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