Eating Journal

Keep a journal to record your eating patterns. It might look like this: Eating journal Time Food/Amount Hunger (1–10)* Place Feelings *The 1 to 10 scale goes from least full to most full. So “1” means you’re extremely hungry or starving, and “10” means you’re so full that you feel sick. Record your intake for several…

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Medical review: Anne C. Poinier MD, Kathleen Romito MD, Martin J. Gabica MD, Rhonda O'Brien MS RD CDE

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Eating Journal

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Keep a journal to record your eating patterns. It might look like this:

Eating journal

Time

Food/Amount

Hunger (1–10)*

Place

Feelings

*The 1 to 10 scale goes from least full to most full. So “1” means you’re extremely hungry or starving, and “10” means you’re so full that you feel sick.

Record your intake for several days or a few weeks. Try to notice any patterns in your eating. Pay special attention to things that lead you to eat when you are not hungry. Pay attention to how often you eat out of true hunger and how that feels.

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Current as ofMarch 28, 2019

Author: Healthwise Staff
Medical Review: Anne C. Poinier MD – Internal Medicine
Kathleen Romito MD – Family Medicine
Martin J. Gabica MD – Family Medicine
Rhonda O’Brien MS, RD, CDE – Certified Diabetes Educator

This information does not replace the advice of a doctor. Healthwise, Incorporated, disclaims any warranty or liability for your use of this information. Your use of this information means that you agree to the Terms of Use. Learn how we develop our content.