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A food diary is a useful tool to help people improve their health. It can help you understand your eating habits and help you identify what foods you eat regularly.
In a weight-loss study, participants who kept a daily food record lost twice as much weight as those who did not keep a record.
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Also jot down where you are eating, what else you're doing while eating, who you eat with, and how you feel while eating.
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Step back and look what you've recorded. Look for trends, patterns, or habits. You might consider these questions:
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Once you know which areas you can improve, set one or two healthy eating goals using the SMART goal format. That is Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, and Time-based.
For example:
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