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Food Journal Entry Template
Date: [Enter the date you are making the entry]
Objective: [Write your overall objective or goal for developing healthier eating habits]
Breakfast:
[Write what you ate for breakfast]
[Add another breakfast item]
[Add another breakfast item]
Snack:
[Write what you ate for a snack]
[Add another snack item]
[Add another snack item]
Lunch:
[Write what you ate for lunch]
[Add another lunch item]
[Add another lunch item]
Snack:
[Write what you ate for a snack]
[Add another snack item]
[Add another snack item]
Dinner:
[Write what you ate for dinner]
[Add another dinner item]
[Add another dinner item]
Dessert:
[Write what you ate for dessert or a sweet treat]
[Add another dessert or sweet treat item]
[Add another dessert or sweet treat item]
Reflection:
[Reflect on your choices and progress toward your goal of developing healthier eating habits. Consider what adjustments you may need to make to your diet, such as portion sizes or reducing processed foods and added sugars.]
Example:
Date: February 14, 2023
Objective: Develop healthier eating habits and improve overall nutrition
Breakfast:
Oatmeal with almond milk, sliced banana, and walnuts
Black coffee
Snack:
Apple slices with almond butter
Lunch:
Mixed greens salad with cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, and grilled chicken
Balsamic vinaigrette dressing
Snack:
Carrot sticks with hummus
Dinner:
Grilled salmon with roasted asparagus and quinoa
Lemon vinaigrette dressing
Dessert:
Greek yogurt with mixed berries and honey
Reflection:
Today's meals were a good example of a balanced and healthy diet. I focused on whole foods and tried to incorporate a variety of fruits and vegetables. I also included lean protein sources and healthy fats. I felt satisfied and energized throughout the day. One area for improvement is to be more mindful of portion sizes, especially with snacks and desserts. I also want to continue to focus on reducing my intake of processed foods and added sugars. Overall, I'm happy with today's choices and will use it as a guide for future meals.
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