DO YOU FEEL SHY BEEN FAT?, HERE ARE SOME WAYS TO LOSE WEIGHT. 1. Keep your own personal food diary . People who keep food diaries, according to a study published in the Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, lose an average of 6 pounds (2.75 kg) more than people who don't keep a record of everything that they eat. [1] So force yourself to write down the good, the bad and the ugly. Keep these tips in mind: Be exhaustive. Write it all down, including beverages. Don't pretend you didn't have that extra glass of wine after dinner. If it goes into your stomach, it goes into the journal. Be accurate. Record your portion sizes in your food diary. Also, read the ingredients list so that you can be accurate about serving sizes. Be complete. Add detailed information about how your food was prepared (fried, broiled, grilled, etc.), and write down any added toppings or condiments that you ate. Be consistent. Carry your foo...