Behavior modification is crucial to long-term weight management. A key component to changing behavior is keeping a daily journal. Studies have shown that keeping daily track of what you are eating, when you are exercising and other lifestyle changes, is the best way to lose weight and maintain the weight.
It has been said that it takes approximately 21 days to create a new habit. Keeping a daily journal will keep you accountable to yourself as a support mechanism between classes that may only meet weekly to offer group support. You probably should keep a journal for at least 30 days, if not 60 to 90 days to really keep yourself on track.
The Transitions Lifestyle System was designed by Dr. Shari Lieberman and is designed for sustainable weight loss. This system incorporates behavior modification, stress reduction and fitness and exercise. A daily journal is part of the behavior modification component of the system. To read more about other Transitions Lifestyle behavior modification components click here
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