Journaling is honest. It’s a wake-up call to what’s really important in your life. Journaling helps reveal any negative thoughts that might be holding you back. Feelings or thoughts you may not see until you become aware of them through writing. Writing can also help you unveil the dreams that are ready to be born within your heart and soul. Writing those daily thoughts on paper gets you one step closer to making your dreams a reality. Write it down!

Journaling is one of the best tools to help you succeed in just about anything you want to do. Whether you are trying to exceed your current fitness level and move on to the next or if you are just starting a diet and exercise program for the first time, keeping a journal of everything you eat, drink and all the physical activities that you engage in will help you take control.

For some, journaling may seem like another chore. I urge you to give it a try. Not only does it help you to be honest with yourself, it also frees your mind, and allows your dreams to soar. When I am worried about my health, weight management or even finances, I have found that putting pen to paper is the best way to un-clutter my mind and allow it to function more effectively.

There are some beautiful journals available to get you started on your journaling journey. But you don’t have to invest heavily, if you just want to give it a try. Purchase a composition notebook to get you started and begin by writing down everything you eat and drink, every single day. Be sure to include all of your snacks, condiments and keep track of how much water you are drinking, too.

It has been proven time and again, that people who keep a fitness journal and who are honest about their eating habits have a greater chance of losing weight and keeping it off than those who choose not to. With those types of statistics, it’s certainly worth giving it a try.

Journaling removes the mystery behind weight management. If you are honest with yourself and diligent about keeping track of your dieting and fitness practices, you will have all the facts you need to shape a diet and fitness plan that will work for you. If what you are doing presently is not giving you the results you desire, your journal will provide the guidance to help you make any changes you feel are necessary to bring you closer to your goal.