I’ve always stressed that keeping a weight loss journal is very important to being successful in your weight loss journey. I’m asked very often how to keep a weight loss journal. It’s really easy and fun! There are several ways you can keep a weight loss journal but before I share them, I want you to know what you should always write in it. I’ve also added some free weight loss printables at the bottom.
First, write down why you want to lose weight. You must have your reasons down so you can reflect on them daily/weekly or whenever it will benefit you. I believe you cannot lose weight until you vocalize exactly why you want to in the first place. You can read about why I wanted to lose weight for some ideas.
Next, write down your starting weight and your goal weight. Make sure to date the pages to keep track. You can also write down your current measurements (measure whatever body parts you want to) and make sure to write down your goal weight, goal date, and your thoughts and feelings upon starting your weight loss journey.
Now, you must try to write in your weight loss journal daily. Write down what you ate, your calorie intake, how much you exercised, what type of exercises you did and the duration, and most importantly, your thoughts and feelings for the day. Remember, date the page!
Pick a day every week to have a weekly weigh in. Write down your weight for the week and your measurements if you want. Make sure to write down your thoughts and feelings too!
Now, I’m going to give you some examples on how to keep your weight loss journal. You don’t have to use one of these examples but these are the best I’ve found.
You can buy a notebook and use it for your weight loss journal (or weight loss diary). Don’t write anything else in this notebook. Use it only for your weight loss journal. Keep it beside your bed so you write everything down before going to sleep or keep it out so you can record your food and exercises right after you finish them.
You can start an online blog and keep it private or public. This way, the blog keeps up with the days for you and you can share your weight loss with others if you decide to make it public. That’s how to keep a weight loss journal.
I’ve created some free weight loss printables for you to use if you need some help coming up with a way to organize your weight loss journal. You can print these free weight loss forms out or you can just use them as an example for your own weight loss journal. Either way, I’ve made them to help you.
First page of weight loss journal (Weight Loss Start Page)
Extra Page for writing your thoughts and feelings if needed
Weekly Weigh in and Measurements
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