you know what the way your doing it is the REAL and LONG term way!
Food diaries are EXCELLENT!! noone is expecting you to change tomorrow but the way you are planning on doing it is great. i wish you all the best
Just PM me if and when you need. id be happy to give you my email address
i also have ALOT of yummy "normal" recipies just low fat IYKWIM. id be happy to send you some