Does your lifestyle support health and fitness? We all know that it's the little things that really count. How do all the little things you do, on a daily basis, add up to perfect health? If you're like the rest of us, some of your habits are helping, and some are probably hindering your health. Keeping a health journal is one way to heighten your awareness of the impact of your daily habits.

Writing down your daily habits has countless benefits. First, you'll become aware of them. Many habits are so ingrained that we don't even think about how they affect the quality of our lives. What types of habits should you write down? Begin with the obvious ones: keep track of what you eat for breakfast, lunch and dinner, and don't forget to record those snacks you eat without much forethought, the morning muffin in the car, the candy from the bowl in your office kitchen, and the second serving of dinner that you ate, in spite of the fact that you were already full. Also record your exercise routines, and make note of when you did or did not exercise.

Buy a small journal, one that you like carrying around. Be sure to date your entries. Make your journal as detailed as you like. Some people just make lists of foods and supplements, others make note of their activities for each day and how they were feeling. If you experience any sort of illness, from a common cold to an allergic reaction, your health journal will help you track important information.

Keep a journal to see how your daily habits are helping you reach your perfect weight. If you aren't at your perfect weight, and you aren't creating the type of healthy lifestyle you really value, your health journal can help you define what is, and what isn't, working for your benefit.