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Maintaining healthy nutrition and fitness habits is a lifelong journey. Keeping a healthy living journal can help you keep track of your progress.
• Measure your success. Because small changes in your body can be difficult to notice, make sure you write down your measurements before you begin a new fitness program. Include your weight, along with your bust, hip and waist measurements. Because muscle weighs more than fat, your weight may not change significantly as you tone up.
• Record your workouts. Your healthy living journal can help you figure out which exercises work best for you. Record the duration and intensity of your workouts, along with how you felt during the activities.
• Monitor your food intake. Having trouble monitoring how much food you eat? Just writing down your meals can help you eat in moderation. A journal can also help you keep portion sizes under control.
• Celebrate milestones. Whether you reach a new fitness level or fit into a smaller dress size, every success deserves a reward. Treat yourself to a shopping trip, a manicure or a movie.
Use a simple notebook or journal to track your progress. If you prefer, you can record your activities in a printable fitness calendar from Woman's Day.