By Katrina Vinson
There’s so much information out there these days about what to eat, how often to eat, and how much to eat that people are obsessing over the details and forgetting the basic knowledge about how to lose or maintain a healthy body weight. I constantly hear people say, “I eat healthy and I work out but I can’t lose weight”. Even if you consume nothing but the healthiest foods, you can still consume too many calories. No matter what, it always comes down to one factor: calories in versus calories out. Keeping a food journal is a great way to make sure you’re not taking in too many calories. There are many free online food journals that will track your calories for you. Most will also track how much protein, carbohydrate, and fat you’re ingesting, as well as monitoring how many calories you are burning with exercise. It’s a great way to see where most of your calories are coming from, and if you’re consuming too many. So if you’re not seeing results in your weight loss or having trouble maintaining a healthy body weight try starting a food journal. It will reveal a great deal about your diet, and keep you focused on what really matters.
About the author:
Katrina received her Bachelor of Science degree in Kinesiology and is certified through the American College of Sports Medicine. Katrina worked as a personal trainer for several years while putting herself through school, so she understands that while challenging, it is possible to balance fitness with other responsibilities. In addition to her 14 years experience in the health club and fitness industry and four years experience in management and supervision, Katrina has competed in several sports including basketball, track & field, softball, and soccer at the collegiate level. She was the first girl to play football for her high school. She enjoys working out, boating, and rock climbing.
