Journaling questions

I hear people talking about journaling. I think I have the basics, but would love everyones ideas what they put in their journals. What they find is important. I am trying to keep one now before I have surgery so I will be better at it after surgery. How big or little do you use, do you write your exercise info in there also, do you bring it with you during the day. Not trying to sound dumb, just curious how others do it. Wishing everyone the best with their up coming surgeries and speedy recoveries! Thank you, Barb

Hi Barb, there is no such thing as a dumb ? when your talking about new territory like the weight loss surgeries...keeping a journal is definitely going to help you keep track of what you ate and drank during the day.I mainly wrote out what i ate,and how much of it i ate.at first i started out with 2 oz. of liquid at each meal, then slowly introducing soft solids like cream of wheat, apple sauce 2oz, the 1/4 cup and so on.you can chart your physical activity that also includes , house cleaning. well try to keep in touch. ~Shalanda

Hi Shalanda, Thank you for answering, I have another question when you have protein for your meal, do you need to stop fluids half hour before having it and an hour after? I had a post today about it and when I got an answer I did feel stupid. I have checked my info from the dr and there isnt anything about when you have your protein drink. Thank you very much for your info, it sure helped!! I would appreciate it if you dont mind keeping in touch!!