Importance of Calorie Counting

I agree with Sheri. Counting calories--or at least writing down what you eat--is highly effective. I have lost large amounts of weight on two major occasions in my life, once in 1978-9, when I lost 45 pounds and again in 2000-2001 when I lost 65 pounds. On both occasions, I write down what I ate and counted calories.

I can tell when I'm really serious about weight loss: I start to track my food intake.

So what will it take to motive me (us) to keep a food journal? I hope we can work together on this and make it a high priority in our lives. I need the help and encouragement.