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Do: Track Your Meals
Do: Track Your Meals
Trying to lose weight? Put down the pretzels and pick up a pencil instead. Food diaries are one of the best ways to keep yourself accountable for what you eat. Journals provide an honest assessment of whether or not you’re sticking to your plan. It’s easier to spot sources of hidden calories if you write down what you’re eating and make note of portion sizes.
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By Margot Hedlin. Published January 3, 2013. Margot Hedlin is a science and health writer living in San Francisco.
