New Member and Food Journal

[Guest guest]

Hello! I am a new member and huge fan of and IOWL.

There are lots of great topics going around. The food journal struck

a cord. I have found that if I don't keep a diary of what I eat, I

unconsciously eat more. The nibble hear and there really adds up.

The food journal keeps me in line and aware of what I am putting

into my mouth, when and why. I've created acronmyms and code words

so I am not spending too much time writing. Including the times I

eat helps with my awareness of hunger and why I am eating. I've

recently added the number of calories to my input and this is

forcing me to look at nutrition info on package, serving size etc..

If I want to adhere to 1600 calories a day, this helps me pick and

choose what to eat. This morning I had a piece of bacon. 1 slice is

70 calories and 7 grams of fat! Man, that cuts into my calories and

helps me understand if I REALLY want it or not. Well, I did, I ate

it, and instead of eating 3 pieces, I ate 1. I also at my usual

Special K with blueberries and do not feel deprived at all!

Glad to be a part of the group and look forward to future insight.

Thank you all and thank you !