One line on the notepad after each meal

After the last bite I write one line while the water runs for the dishes. It is only a few words. Today it said 'not ashamed to have ice cream'. The short format keeps each note direct.

Looking back over the week I see patterns in what I finished rather than what I planned to eat. The notepad only records what happened.

How I keep the notepad useful

The short format means I actually write it. A full paragraph would be too much work. One line captures the texture or flavor that made the difference. Over time the notes show which meals I finish when appetite is low.