Want an quick tip for losing those stubborn pounds?  Write them off!

Experts at Kaiser Permanente Center for Health Research found that by keeping a journal and writing down everything you eat, you become more mindful of your food intake which increases your chances of being more successful shedding pounds.

It’s all about creating an awareness and realizing exactly how much food we consume every day. It’s really easy to forget about that handful of chocolates you swiped from your co-worker’s desk or the couple of bites of brownie you had while helping out at the school bake sale.  If you write it down, there are no questions and no confusion.  You’ll be able to see, at a glance, how your food intake has been for the day and what kind of lunch or dinner you might need to have to compensate for some of the treats you had earlier.

Ready to start writing?