NEW YORK, NY--(Marketwire -07/30/12)- A new study indicates that keeping a food journal can increase the effectiveness of weight loss efforts. The makers of Hydroxycut agree that maintaining awareness regarding caloric intake can contribute significantly to the achievement of a weight loss goal.
Weight loss is a common goal for many individuals across the United States, particularly during the summer months. With "bikini season" in full swing, NY Daily News has published an article stating that food journals may assist in shedding excess pounds. The makers of Hydroxycut, a weight loss supplement, agree that monitoring caloric intake can improve the success of weight loss efforts.
According to the article, the assertion regarding the value of a food journal comes from the results of a study conducted by researchers at the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center, located in Seattle, Washington. These researchers analyzed the food intake of 123 women who had, before the study began, been overweight and led sedentary lifestyles. The study found that the use of a food journal assisted women in achieving their weight loss goals.
Reports the article, "Women who kept food journals and consistently wrote down the foods they ate lost about six pounds more than women who didn't. Women who reported skipping meals lost almost eight fewer pounds than women who did not, and those who ate out for lunch at least weekly lost an average five fewer pounds than those who brought in their lunch."
These results indicate that keeping a food journal is one of many best practices that should be incorporated into a successful weight loss strategy. The article goes on to provide several tips regarding the maintenance of a weight loss journal. These include writing down everything that is consumed throughout the day, not leaving it all to the end of the night; recording the feelings that accompany the activity of eating and how different foods evoke different emotions; and including how hunger levels change with different foods. Additionally, individuals are encouraged to be honest in their records, as it will only help them to achieve their ultimate health and fitness goals.
To maintain a healthy diet and accurately monitor the intake of calories, the makers of Hydroxycut agree with the article that individuals should measure their portions and read food labels. Additionally, they should pay attention to more than just the calories in each serving size, as fiber, carbohydrates, protein, and other nutrients are important in achieving weight loss.
Hydroxycut is a weight loss supplement that works in conjunction with diet and exercise. As such, users of this weight loss product are encouraged to maintain a regular exercise program and healthy meal plan to achieve their weight loss goals.
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Hydroxycut, America's #1 best-selling weight loss supplement brand, is a complement to regular exercise and healthy nutrition. The product's key ingredients (lady's mantle extract, wild olive extract, komijn extract and wild mint extract) have been proven to decrease BMI and, ultimately, enhance weight loss in dieting individuals. In fact, the average weight loss with these key ingredients was 20.94 lbs. in one 12-week study and 16.50 lbs. in one 8-week study. All groups followed a calorie-reduced diet. Hydroxycut is available in multiple forms, including Pro Clinical Hydroxycut Caffeine Free, Hydroxycut Herbal, and more.
For more information about this product, visit http://www.hydroxycut.com.
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Hydroxycut(TM): Food Journals May Make or Break Weight Loss Efforts
