So, what is the secret?
Logging all the food and beverages you eat! That’s right science has proven that people
who log what they consume can double their weight loss compared to those who do
not!
In a recent study those people who self-monitored three or
more times per day and were consistent day after day lost the most weight and
fat. Another study showed that people
who keep a food diary lost twice as much weight as those who did not.
According to researchers:
“It seems that the simple act of writing down what you
eat encourages people to consume fewer calories. Keeping a food diary does not have to
be a formal thing.
Just the act of
scribbling down what you eat on a Post-it Note, sending yourself emails
tallying each meal, or sending yourself a text message will suffice.
It’s the process of reflecting on what you eat that helps
us become aware of our habits, and hopefully change our behavior.”
Writing down or digitally logging what you eat helps keep
you from “mindless” eating, and it helps prevent underestimating food and
beverage intake. It has been proven
time and time again that virtually everyone underestimates their actual food
and beverage intake and how many calories we expend in formal exercise and day
to day activities.
The key is to log often – do NOT wait until the end of the
day – log everything immediately after you consume it!
Whether you choose to use the Workout Anytime App and the
Food and Nutrition App that is part of the Stronger Together App Upgrade vs
using paper and pen is simply a matter of personal preference – the key is to
get logging your food!
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