Logging what you eat is one of the habits most linked to weight loss. In a large study, people who kept a food diary more often lost about twice as much weight as those who didn't. But some people freeze, thinking they have to record every gram.
A good log is one that lasts
A rough log every day beats a perfect log for one week that's abandoned the next. The goal isn't lab precision, it's seeing the pattern.
How to keep it light
- Log right after eating, not at the end of the day. Memory fails.
- Use shortcuts: repeated meals, recents and the plate photo.
- Round it: small, medium or large portion is enough most of the time.
- Don't skip the bad day: it's the one that teaches you the most.
When to stop and get help
If logging starts causing strong anxiety, guilt or an urge to eat less and less, stop and talk to a professional. The tool is there to help, not to hurt.
In BoraYou can log with a photo, from recents or by repeating yesterday. Most entries take a few seconds.
Sources
- Hollis JF, Gullion CM, Stevens VJ, et al. Weight loss during the intensive intervention phase of the weight-loss maintenance trial. American Journal of Preventive Medicine. 2008;35(2):118-126.
This content is for information only and doesn't replace advice from a doctor or dietitian.
