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There are many ways to keep a record of your eating habits and activity levels. There are also many reasons to track your health habits, including:

P      People who keep records are more successful in making positive changes.

P      Diaries or journals are an easy way to identify problem or areas for change.

P      Logs and records often motivate people to maintain healthy new habits.

Make your own.

Keeping a record of your eating and/or activity can be as simple or as detailed as you want. All you really need is a piece of paper and a pencil. Some people like to create their own records on a computer. Others prefer to record a few things – like what they ate for breakfast or how far they walked – on a regular monthly calendar or daily schedule book.

Download one from the Internet.

Many websites offer free forms, diaries, and logs for tracking health information, like food intake, activity levels, and blood sugars. One of them may be just right you.

·        Health Central offers Food Tracker, Exercise Tracker, and Progress Tracker Logs. http://www.healthcentral.com/fitorfat/CB_Logs/CB_Logs.cfm

·        NIH’s Healthy Weight Program has a simple week-long food and activity diary. http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/public/heart/obesity/lose_wt/diaryint.htm

Keep a web-based record.

Other sites offer ways to track, analyze and keep your food, fitness, and health records online. There are fee-based services, as well as free websites, like these two:

·        Lilly Diabetes.com allows you to analyze your food intake and blood sugar levels. https://secure.lillydiabetes.com/Registration/NutritionIntro.cfm

·        Kraft Foods.com has nutrition, cardio activity, resistance training, and weight logs. http://web.kraftfoods.com/kf/HealthyLiving/LogsJournals/

Track nutrition and activity on a computer or PDA.

Techies may like BalanceLog® from http://www.healthetech.com/. For both PCs and Palm OS devices, BalanceLog® tracks calories, nutrients, and exercise – based on your weight management goals with a database of more than 4,000 foods and 300 activities.

Order some Health Cheques™ from Appletree Press.

Registered dietitians sell checkbook-sized, self-monitoring journals for weight control, diabetes, pregnancy, and other situations at http://www.appletree-press.com/

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NOTE: This list does not represent an endorsement of any website, product, or program.  Before you begin any diet or exercise program, consult with a health professional to make sure that it is appropriate for you.

 

07/12/09