Did a food journal help you?

I’m not overweight but my cravings have increased dramatically lately. I know I am a stress/emotional eater and I am fully aware of what I put in my mouth. I have been having undeniable cravings more often here lately, and no I am most definitely not pregnant. Unless of course the child was emmaculately conceived… Anyway, my cravings have worsened but I don’t feel as if anything has changed. I have noticed my salty tooth has overpowered my sweet tooth which is very strange for me. I take vitamins and I try to get some form of excersise in atleast 3 days a week. I think the fact that I’m not as active as I used to be is part of it.

I did some reading and asking around and a food journal was a much pointed out option. I am supposed to write what I’m feeling when I get cravings. I have only been doing it today but I just don’t see how it is going to help. I am very aware of what I eat and how many calories or lack of sustenace the food may have. I really am not an unhealthy eater but I have been craving the less healthy food lately. I usually have pretty well-balanced cravings. I take vitamins so I don’t think it has to do with my body telling me I need more of something… Especially when my cravings are macaroni and cheese.

Has anyone experienced anything like this?
Does anyone have positive feedback from keeping a food journal?