Photo Food Journal Coaching

A discussion about using MyBodyTutor, a service that combines photo food journaling with daily coach accountability to improve eating habits.

Core Program Components

• Takes photos of every meal eaten
• Daily check-ins with a dedicated nutrition coach
• Costs around $200-250/month for basic service
• Premium tier includes daily phone calls (~$700/month)

How The Accountability Works

• Must photograph everything you eat
• Forces binary choice:
  • Take photo and be honest about poor food choices
  • Skip photo and be dishonest with coach
  • Not take photo of unhealthy food and avoid eating it
• Family/friends know about the program which adds social pressure
• Daily coach interaction prevents "slipping"

Coach Strategies

• Observe eating patterns without immediate changes
• Use hunger scale system (1-5) to build awareness:
  • 1 = Starving
  • 3 = Could eat but don't have to
  • 5 = Completely full
• Goal: Start meals at 3, end at 3
• Provide specific grocery lists to control home environment
• Give simple food substitutions (example: baked potato for snacking)

Keys to Success

• 100% honesty with coach is essential
• Commitment to actually following the program
• Taking photos of everything, even "bad" choices
• Regular communication with coach
• Following specific meal timing and portion guidance
• Using provided shopping lists and food recommendations

Results

• Helps eliminate "random mistakes" in eating (30-40% improvement)
• Creates sustainable eating patterns
• Builds awareness of hunger cues
• Establishes better food choices through guidance