All the Wonderful Ways to Keep Track

You've heard it before. In fact, we remind you quite often about how important it is to not only keep track of what you eat, but to actually document it.

As a health-conscious person, you probably know that it's not as difficult to lose weight as it can be to keep it off. Everyone has good times and times that are a little tougher to stay on track when it comes to being healthy.

So how do you turn yourself around during those times when it seems like you're spiraling in the wrong direction? Here's the secret. Are you ready? Because if you do it, we can almost promise it will work. Write down absolutely everything you put into your mouth. If pen and paper is way too archaic for you, try these online and mobile solutions:

• mynetdiary.com - includes mobile apps for iphone & blackberry.
• calorieking.com - calorie counters and nutrition info for popular restaurant foods.
• nutritiondata.com - compare foods side-by-side to see which foods are healthier.

Give it a try. Documenting what you eat keeps you honest and accountable. And in the long run, successful.