Keeping a personal journal is a proven method of ensuring success on a weight loss program. In addition to recording the foods you in eat in your Food Log, take advantage of the site’s personal online journal to record what you do each day, what’s working for you, and obstacles you may be struggling to overcome. Journaling is good for the soul, and there is increasing evidence to support the concept that journaling has a positive impact on physical well-being. Keeping a Flat Belly journal will inspire you to focus on and achieve your weight loss goals.

Keep the following tips in mind when you write in your journal:

• Forget spelling and punctuation
• Write quickly to ward off your inner critic
• Speak from your heart.

To access and use your personal online journal:

1. Click the MEET tab, then click My Profile. Click See Journal on the right side of the page.
2. You will see the most recent journal entries on the page
3. To create a new journal entry, click “Write a Journal Entry".
4. Type in a title for your journal entry, and then start typing! One you’re finished, click the “SAVE Changes” button (you can always come back and add to an entry).If you’re stuck or having a hard time starting, use the “core confidences” link to see a list of writing prompts to help get started for the day!
5. On the journal entry page, click the “View All Journal Entries” button to see and/or edit any of your entries. On this page, you can also click to print out your journal entries.