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(also known as Food Diary)
Counting calories by keeping a food diary can be a helpful tool for weight management. Being aware of the number of calories consumed at each meal can help control portion size and caloric intake. more at Wikipedia
Treatment Success Rate
| Top 5 Communities | ||
| Condition | Members | Success |
| Diets & Weight Maintenance | 1343 |
82% |
| Food Addiction | 12 |
83% |
| Obesity | 10 |
100% |
| Fitness Goals | 5 |
100% |
| Eating Disorders | 3 |
100% |
Overall, 82% (1383
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Counting Calories Reviews
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Works well but time consuming
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Keeps me accountable, worked--but binging stopped progress.
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obsessed!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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I write down everything I eat. Kind of obsessively.
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I loved it. I learn to eat more of fruits and veggies I like. Eat foods that are more filling, eat less calories, and save money.
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JUMMM 190
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I keep a diary of what I eat and try to maintain a number of calories that is what I need to lose weight.
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AMAZING!! Lost 80 pounds with my site that I use...LOVE IT
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COULDNT STICK WITH IT.
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no it didnt work,works at the time then old habits die hard and the weight is back again
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This worked very well for me. It was a numbers game. I was motivated.
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My food diary is based on the ADA exchange system, not specific calorie counts.
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Seems to be working-makes me accountable to what I put in my mouth
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That is what I'm currently doing
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This has worked the best for me in the last month but I always lower the amount I supposedly burn naturally by 500 which is how I've been able to make it work.
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Food Diaries
I used to keep a food diary - to try and make sure I was eating enough, but it became obssessive and I used it as a way to count calories and make sur... [More] -
Food Diaries
Personally when my ED was at it's worst 3 years ago, I kept a food diary. I recorded every calorie up to a piece of gum. It was a very obsessive thing... [More] -
I need help...
If you want to keep an online food diary, try the free site dailyplate.org. It also can tell you calorie counts in all of those fast foods and packag... [More] -
Any Ladies Want a challenge
I have a excel food diary. I love it, I can count my calories and I find I hold myself accountable for what I'm eating. it also helps me see really ... [More] -
What to include in your food diary
Here are some ideas on what you can track with a food diary: Fat grams, calories, carbs, protein, fiber, etc. Your danger zones Your underlying... [More]
