SO HERE IS THE REALITY:
A study at the University of Pittsburgh found that people who keep a basic food journal lost just as much weight as people who kept very detailed journals. So if you have trouble keeping up, consider a basic journal and see how you do.
So see what the theme is — ANY FOOD DIARY does the job for most people. So a great app if you love an app. Or super details if you are that person who loves every detail. But the big picture works if you are super busy and find it hard.
I know it is hard to keep a diary with work, kids, exercise and everything else you have going on — so here is a tip. Use an App like LOSE IT and if you tend to eat similar meals, then be detailed once and after that you can use SEE PREVIOUS MEALS and just click on the items you ate. Big time saver!!