I keep a journal of everything I eat and when I eat it. I've been doing this since .... well, long before I even went on Heather's program -- and I can't stop. I have about 7 volumes; I could tell you what I had to eat on any given day for the past 5 years. Great coffee table books, eh?!
My journal is my way of keeping me on track. It lets me know what food is irritating my system. It's also helped me locate other culprits -- prescription DRUGS -- that have caused far more distress in my gut than the broccoli and grapes! I discovered, for instance, that I can go out in the morning for a nice, long kayak paddle ONLY if I hold off taking my estrogen, calcium, and blood pressure meds until after the paddle. Otherwise, I'll get way down the lake and suddenly have an attack, in the middle of nowhere, with 60 feet of water beneath me.
I discovered that, thanks to my food journal.
That's my suggestion for you. If you have to actually put in writing everything you put in your mouth, you'd be surprised how that journal will make you refrain from reaching for that extra chocolate chip cookie. I know I can get away with 3 cookies and not suffer, but if I have 4, OMG! I'll end up on the loo with one heck of an explosion!
Try the journal. It'll prove to be the best Food Police you've ever had on your tail.
Good Luck!
Bev
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