After the gluttony that is a typical holiday season eat-a-thon, this piece of advice may very much come in handy, though realistically it can be difficult to do. Most people assume they have a pretty good idea of what they eat in a day, but in actuality most would be shocked to see exactly where their calories are coming from and how much they overeat in a period of time. I know I'm completely guilty of this and have told myself countless times "starting tomorrow, no more chocolate" only to fail miserably.
But I think keeping a food diary is a big step towards taking responsibility for our actions, a concept which can be applied to almost any aspect of life. What we think we do and what we actually do can be two very different things. Facing our tendencies to wear rose-colored glasses when it comes to justifying our behaviors is critical, and journaling is one of my favorite ways to take a step back and look at things from an outsider's perspective. It all comes down to creating mindfulness.
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