Weight Loss - Part 2: Changes
Food Diary Utilisation Tips
Focus on Your Patterns:
Assess if it's the quantities or specific calorie-rich food groups (e.g. French fries) that are frequent in your diary.
Identify if you eat out of hunger, tiredness, boredom, or loneliness.
Consider if you often eat while watching TV, whether it's snacks or full meals.
Focus on Food Groups:
Instead of abruptly cutting out foods like chocolate, alcohol, fries, or cakes, try exchanging them initially.
I.e. For chocolate cravings, try a mix of dates and walnuts for a similar taste experience.
I.e. Substitute chips with small salted pretzels to satisfy the salt craving with less oil.
I.e. Mix soda water with fresh juice like apple or orange as a less sugary alternative to soft drinks.
Gradually find substitutes for your specific cravings to ease into healthier eating habits.