Why keep a diary

• To record what, when and why you eat
• To help you understand about your eating patterns and areas for change
• It can help you identify why you eat certain foods
• It will help you see what you've achieved once you've made changes

How to keep your diary

• To start with, keep a diary for 3 days (including Saturday or Sunday)
• Try keeping your diary with you and record what you eat and drink as you go (it's very difficult to remember what you ate at the end of the day)
• Write down what you eat and drink in household measures, e.g., 3 tablespoons cereal, 2 slices of bread, 1 teaspoon of spreading fat, 1 large mug of milky tea
• Be as detailed as you can
  Make a note of where you ate, who with and how you were feeling at the time

Download Food and Activity diary sheets