Why Journaling is Important for Weight Loss
by Journey to Health Program Director, Becky Anderson
This entry is meant to be helpful and not offensive, so please bear with me. As a person who doesn’t enjoy reading nor writing, I do find some comfort in putting my feelings into words. I want to start with this—there is no, one, right way to journal. You have to find what works for you and stick with it. There are no rules, really, when you think about it. How you journal can even change however many times you want. The art of journaling is to do what helps you process your thoughts, reflect back on things that bothered you before, and, perhaps, see how you dealt with it in the past.
Some people feel there should be more structure and discipline when it comes to journaling, but I feel strongly that, like exercise, if you find a way to do it that you enjoy–you will do it more frequently. If you can make journaling a part of your life, I am confident that it will be easier for you to find joy in your journey to a healthier you. And, if you’re like me, journaling will be a roller coaster ride. There will be parts you enjoy, parts you dislike, times you journal regularly, and stretches of time that you just don’t feel like it. Do what works for you.
