I ate 3 McDonald's hamburgers and a large milkshake!

Always remember my "Walmart Story" and the day I got a Christmas tree. What led me to eating the hamburgers and milkshake that day? Not eating breakfast, letting emotions dictate what I eat, using food to satisfy negative emotions, and improper triggers. What could I have done to break my behavior chain?

1. ALWAYS EAT BREAKFAST
2. Take a walk, if you are feeling stressed, vs eating
3. Carrying a healthy snack, such as whole grain crackers or an apple with me
4. Fill out my beahavior chain if I "fall of the wagon"

Need a behavior chain sample? Check out the one at the Brigham and Women's Hospital http://www.brighamandwomens.org/healtheweightforwomen/success/behavior_chain.aspx?subID=submenu9

Write it down...you'll lose more weight!

Did you know that by writing everything you eat and drink in a food diary you can DOUBLE your weight loss? Instead of 8 pounds in 8 weeks, imagine 16 pounds in 8 weeks! If you are having trouble keeping track on a peice of paper, try the website, The Daily Plate, available at http://www.thedailyplate.com/.

Write it down!

Have a healthy day!

Jennifer Barr, MPH, RD