How to Make a Printable Food Log

Making a Printable food log provides ways to construct plans for meals in accordance to your diet plan.

Things You'll Need

• computer with internet
• hp printer
• weight watchers point value system chart
• point calculator
• food calorie chart or
• diet generator software

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Instructions

• 1

  First look for a printable food log over the internet for reference. You can find diet generators over the net or use a diet plan that provides one.

• 2

  Write down specific food categories and their respective point values according to portion. List these categories on your printable food log.

• 3

  Indicate on your food log total number of food points allowed daily. Plan your meals and snacks based on this total.

• 4

  Divide your food log total by 6 to allow for three small meals and three snacks. Eating several small meals a day is recommended for controlling metabolism.

• 5

  Calculate how many points are allowed for each meal and a lesser amount for each snack. Log in your meals on your printable template trying to achieve a balance from all food groups for nutritional purposes and include a large portion of proteins and vitamin rich meals.