Book excerpt: Every person who has successfully met the challenge of losing weight, no matter what diet they used, has shared one very simply strategy. They were conscious of what they ate. When four Long Island-based nutritionists recognized this important fact, they had the great idea to create this book that provides a ten-week daily food diary that lets users record their food consumption, water intake, and physical activity. Its a simple and effective tool that can be used in conjunction with any diet plan, alone or with the help of a nutrition professional.