Secrets of Portion Control

If you’ve been dieting for awhile, without much success, you may find that the secret to your problems is simply cutting down on portions. Those second servings and quick snacks can really add up in terms up weight loss or in difficulty in losing weight.
A great way to begin controlling your portions is to increase the number of salads that you eat. When you add a salad to your meal as an appetizer you reduce your chances of eating more throughout the remainder of the meal. Because salads are usually low on calories and high on fiber you’ll not only be adding nutrients your body needs but you will also be helping to curb your appetite. So, stock up on plenty of greens and sliced veggies such as carrots, cucumber, tomatoes, etc. You can even sprinkle your salad with cubes of lean meat and fat-free cheese. Just be sure you steer clear of calorie laden salad dressings.
Eating leftovers can be a great way to cut down on your meal budget, but unfortunately it can lead to problems when it comes to losing weight it you don’t approach the matter properly. When storing leftovers, opt to store them in single serving size containers rather than large containers. This will help you to reduce your portions without the temptation to overeat. Remember to reheat only one serving per person.
If you find that you have a problem with snacking right out of the bag, make it a habit to break snack foods down to single servings as well. When you purchase your favorite snacks, immediately break them down into smaller, single serving bags. Snack size zip-lock bags work well for this purpose.
The problem for most people when it comes to overeating is snacking between meals. This can be especially true if you have problems keeping your blood sugar levels even. If you find this to be a problem, make it a point to begin eating small meals in between larger meals instead of snacking. This will also help you to keep from overeating at main meals.
Reaching for seconds is a problem for many people, but you can master this problem by serving meals entrée style rather than family-style. Fill your plate with single servings and keep the dishes and pots in the kitchen.
Finally, don’t forget to treat yourself occasionally. While this advice may sound as though it is contradictory to most diet standards, it will actually help to keep you from binging. The trick to this tip to is to keep your treats to now and then rather than every day; otherwise it becomes a habit and not a treat.

 
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