Imagine taking a photo of everything you ate for an entire month. Well, a lady in the United Kingdom did just that – as part of her 'photo diet'.
Bridget Moss is a health director for UK publication ‘Red Magazine’. Like many women, she struggled with keeping the weight off... until she started tracking every meal she ate. As Bridget continued to keep a photographic record of what she consumed on a daily basis, her excess weight shed off. She lost 1.4 kilograms in just one month.
TODAY nutritionist Joanna McMillan Price joins the show to discuss whether or not this is yet another fad diet, or something worthwhile trying.
Q. Does the 'photo diet' really work?
I think it does. Looking at the photos is very confronting. And to see the volume of food really hits home. It's a modern take of the food diary. It is a real wake up call. People can just take a snap of their food and it makes them aware of how much they eat.
For most people who want to lose weight it’s a rude wake up call. I would suggest it's not to be taken too seriously. It's a fun exercise to see how much you consume. But my recommendation is not to become too obsessed or otherwise you become obsessed with food.
Q. Will it attract lasting results?
I think initially you do lose weight. But I don't suggest doing this alone. It can be a part of the bigger picture. You can see a dietician or a personal trainer as well as keep a food diary. There are very few people who can do this alone. Make sure you set goals if you want to lose weight. It’s a huge kick up the butt to encourage you to keep the weight off.
Sometimes it's very hard to lose weight. I think you may lose weight by looking at the pictures but it doesn't mean you'll keep it off. It's a modern take on the food diary.
