I've tried many methods of food journaling: FitDay, an Excel spreadsheet, making my own charts, etc. I've finally found that what works best for me is a notebook I keep on my kitchen counter. It's not professional, but it works for jotting down meals as I eat them and keeping track of my calories (when I'm counting them). The problem with this method is that I can't take it with me when I go out, and on busy days that means I'm not tracking what I'm eating.

The Little Black Books seems to be the answer to that problem. It's a nicely organized little food journal in an attractive case the looks easy to slip into a pocket, purse, or briefcase. For a small little package, there's a lot here; you can record Weight Watchers points, calories, dairy, protein, grains, water intake, etc. In fact, there's so much here, it may actually be too much for me, since I only monitor calories. But if you're looking for a portable way to track what and how much you're eating each day, Little Black Book may be the thing for you. The book sells for about $20, and you can visit Starling Fitness for a full review.