<p>Drizzled with heart-healthy extra virgin olive oil and a sprinkling of nutrient-rich flax seeds, your computer can be a crunchy, yet tasty part of your fat loss diet. Wait a minute, that didn't come out right. Let's try that again.</p><p>In a study conducted by the Center for Health Research at Kaiser Permanente, the August 2009 issue of the American Journal of Preventive Medicine reported that using your computer to track what you eat can help you double your weight loss.</p><p>The study showed that participants who tracked what they consumed throughout the day lost twice as much weight as those who didn't keep records. Writing down what they ate encouraged them to eat fewer calories. Plus, they were able to identify how extra calories were sneaking into their diets.</p><p><strong>Keeping a computer food diary</strong></p><p>Record keeping doesn't need to be complex. Carry a small notebook or even a slip of paper in your pocket or purse. Each time you eat or drink something, write down what was consumed and its portion size. Then once a day enter it into the computer.</p><p><strong>Food tips</strong></p><p>Put down the soda and reach for plain water, tea or coffee. Eliminate sugar or cream to keep the calories low. Flavor drinks with slices of lemon, lime, or orange or a sprinkling of cinnamon or nutmeg.</p><p>Eat a diet rich in fruits and vegetables. Instead of reaching for those nutrient-low 100-calorie snack packs found in the grocery store snack isle, eat a piece of high fiber, nutrient-rich fruit or nibble on raw veggies like cauliflower, broccoli, rutabaga or carrots. The fiber will also help you feel fuller, longer.</p><p>If you must eat meat, eat lean white meat chicken or turkey or fish. Did you know that vegetables like beans contain high amounts of protein, too?</p><p><strong>Exercise tips</strong></p><p>Skip the expensive gym membership. Save time and money by increasing your activity with simple changes during the day.</p><p><ul>
<li>Take the stairs instead of the elevator.</li>
<li>Park a little farther from the office or store.</li>
<li>Instead of reading the paper or that romance novel on breaks, take a walk.</li>
<li>Get up during commercials on TV and do a few reps with dumbbells or elastic bands. </li>
<li>Walk the dog or with family members or neighbors.
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</ul></p><p>AJ Farro is an author, website builder and blogger. You don't need to memorize calories per serving of everything you eat. There is another way to make your own food diary. Discover how drop dead simple it is to <a target="_new" href="http://www.terrellowenshomegymsystem.com/articles/use-your-computer-to-double-your-weight-loss.htm" rel="nofollow">double your weight loss</a> using your computer.</p>
