What did you eat yesterday? A bowl of cereal for breakfast, doughnut at
midday, hamburger and fries for lunch and a grilled chicken salad for
dinner. A little ice cream before bed? What about the milk and sugar in
your coffee at breakfast and the flavored creamer in your coffee at
work? There was that handful of trail mix and a bite of your friend's
candy bar. A diet journal gives a clear and sometimes sobering
perspective on just how much you are consuming on a daily basis.
Ultimately, it can be a valuable tool in managing weight and health.