Write Away The Pounds

Redondo Beach - Shannon Hammer of Redondo Beach knows the despair of battling obesity and after a lifetime of dieting she finally got slim for good with the weight loss magic of food journaling.

The American Journal of Preventive Medicine reported in 2009 that dieters who journal are twice as likely to reach weight loss goals as those who don't.

Christine Devine has more on Shannon's story in this video report.

Shannon Hammer has written a book detailing her weight loss/food journaling journey... It has everything you need to start your own food journal. To learn more visit her Web site: www.positiveportions.com .

To get free help and companionship, Overeaters Anonymous www.oa.org .