Dear Diary...

I started tracking what I was eating when I started working with my dietitian. She gave me a 2 week tracker every other appointment. I tracked everything for about the first month then I stopped writing down everything. However, I still counted and tracked calories, carbs, veggies, and fruits. Sometimes, I just kept tracked mentally, sometimes I would scratch down what I was eating on scraps of paper, other times in the tracker. Meanwhile, I had another journal I was using for tracking exercise.

I really want to keep notes of my progress for 'round 2'. So, I went out shopping for a journal that would track both my eating & exercise. It seems that journals are either really great for noting workouts or eating but not both. Either the food sections would be too small and not detailed enough for those workout focused. The exercise sections would perhaps be a line or two for those food focused.

Here's the New Journal I bought.....

It's leather bound (that orange cover comes right off) and appears to be a 'regular' journal.

You can keep track of food, beverages, exercise, vitamins and supplements, and mood daily. Weekly, you can record weight, bmi, measurements, other goals & notes.

I really love it! I just need to use it - EVERY DAY :) I know that those who track do better than those who don't.....http://www.webmd.com/diet/news/20080708/keeping-food-diary-helps-lose-weight

It's only $15. You can purchase it at your local Border's or online at www.peterpauper.com.