I read an interesting U.S News article today about a large study that has found food diaries are a really good tool to use for losing weight.
The findings have revealed that tracking what you eat can actually double the amount of weight you can lose.

The findings were part of a weight-loss maintenance trial whose initial results were reported in March. After analyzing the data on weight loss to see which factors made a difference, researchers concluded that the more days a person kept a careful record, the more weight he or she lost. (Attending more weekly support group sessions also helped).

My partner has kept a diary for many years now and has tracked everything from food, exercise and weight. About 5 years ago she lost around 33 pounds and believes that the diary was pivotal to her success in not only losing the weight but also maintaining her current weight.

She is meticulous in recording daily what has been consumed which helps to identify any periods of time that have been a bit of a blow out in terms of diet. I find it quite useful as well because I can look back over time and check out dishes I once cooked that I’ve even forgotten about or haven’t cooked in a long time.
I would say that the food diary has been great for both of us in terms of a historical account of our diet and keeping track of what we are eating now.

You can also use online tools like The Daily Plate to record your food and find out how many calories are in them.

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