Get Taut & Trim… With a Pen
You may think you have a good idea of the number of calories you consume. But research shows that we underestimate our actual intake by approximately 200 calories per day. That equates to 10 pounds of added weight per year!
So forget about estimating the number of calories you eat, and start keeping track.
A recent study of people who were trying to lose weight, published in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine, found that those who kept a food diary lost an average of 18 pounds in six months. That’s compared to an average loss of nine pounds for those who didn’t keep a diary.
Hold yourself accountable in 2009, and don’t let those added calories take a toll on your health. There are many free food diaries available, as well as online programs to help you meet your goal of making this year your happiest and healthiest so far.
[Ed. Note: The first step to keeping slim is eating healthful food. Nutrition expert Kelley Herring can help. With her e-book Guilt Free Desserts, you'll discover dozens of delicious and healthy recipes that you can easily make at home. Pick up your copy today.
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