do personal journals help

[snowski1]

I have never been much in the way of a journaler or one who writes much of everything but this intrigues me because I have always heard that keeping a food and exercise diary will help you better achieve your goals, so why not one of personal experiences? Do you guys find that writing here is just a good way to get everything out and seek answers from others? has it helped you with your program?

[southerngal]

my personal journal at home is my lifeline. how can you truely lie to yourself? journaling your feelings and maybe what you've eaten that day really helps me. if i'm having a bad week, i go back and read thru a happy time or a good time on my diet program and think what i can do to repeat that week. works for me !

[emptynester]

Keeping a food and exercise diary has been especially helpful for me too. I write down everything I eat and what I do for exercise- it is a way of keeping me accountable to myself I suppose.

[ellenlen]

I have always had an issue with writing. I like to let it all out vocally. I've never tried to keep a fitness journal. Sounds like you might be able to actually keep up with what you did and not fudge on the length!

[helen1]

I keep one for my prayer life, my love life, my eating life, my exercise life. Acutally it is the same book but I do pick up different pen colors!!!!! GEEK alert! But it works for me.

[snowski1]

thanks for all of your replies- as i have been going thru the program I have found it to be fairly helpful to keep a journal especially to keep track of everything that I eat. It holds me a little more accountable than what I had been previously doing so thanks!

[bsjadams]

I totally agree- the journal does hold you a little more accountable than you may otherwise be. It helps me out and makes me think twice about popping those handfuls of M&Ms.