The purpose of this habit is to gather data.
A food journal (or some other method of recording intake) builds awareness and leads to self-awareness and success!
When we see what we are consuming, together, we can accurately assess ourselves, analyze our patterns, and eventually make changes based on the data collected.
You can choose to record your intake in many ways — with a simple notebook, taking a picture of meals, with a food tracking app, etc.
By gathering data, we can co-create a plan that works best for you moving forward. You will be able to make decisions based on your findings.
This is a "hard" habit, because it requires a good bit of work from you for the next two weeks! Know that this is not long-term, but it will really help us determine what is working well and what areas could still be improved!

Understand that this habit is simply about gathering data, not judging or finding “mistakes.”
Try to be as neutral and scientific as possible towards your food recording. Never feel guilty about a choice you make. You are just collecting data!
Choose a way to record your intake that works for you. Click on the resources below for an example food journal! There is no right or wrong way (e.g. a notebook, a photo food journal, an app, etc.).
It is helpful to note both physical and emotional symptoms you experience from your meals. Sometimes you will make a choice or give into a craving because of stress, sadness, boredom, etc. What you eat is not always related to the food itself!
Know that the more consistent you are with this habit, the better your results will be. Focus especially on consistency rather than “being perfect”.
As you get further into this habit, look for patterns (e.g. poor planning leads to poor choices). We can come up with solutions to these patterns together.
By collecting this, you will be able to make better decisions. Together, we can discuss what improvements might come from analyzing the data you’ve collected.