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Marywood University Employee Weight Management Program. August 25, 2010. Food Journals. Self-monitoring – observing and recording some aspect of behavior Changes the behavior in the desired direction Helps you to see the pros and cons of your diet
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Marywood UniversityEmployee Weight Management Program August 25, 2010
Food Journals • Self-monitoring – observing and recording some aspect of behavior • Changes the behavior in the desired direction • Helps you to see the pros and cons of your diet • Can produce real-time records for your review • Some adults find that specific self-monitoring forms make it easier, while others prefer to use their own recording system
Food Journals What to Record? How to Record Printable record sheets Notebook Web journal Smart phone application Be as brief or as specific as YOU want to be Journal as soon as you eat or shortly after each meal • Food & beverage choices • Portion size • Time • Mood • Setting • Body Weight
Websites • MyPyramid.gov – My Food-A-Pedia • Fitday.com • Calorieking.com