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Know your portions
When we’re hungry, our eyes are often bigger than our bellies and we tend to overeat. That’s why it’s so important to know what healthy-sized portions are for our favorite foods...and to savor those portions slowly. In fact, portion control is one important factor in staying trim.
Today, learn about your how much you’re eating at a typical meal by getting out your measuring cups and spoons each time you eat. For example, during breakfast pour your cereal into a bowl like you usually do. Then use measuring cups to pour a second bowl, following the serving size on the package’s Nutrition Facts Panel. This way, the next time you eat cereal you’ll know what an actual serving size looks like in your bowl.
Challenge yourself today to measure the portions of all your meals.
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Smaller portions make a world of difference to me..lost 2 lbs. last week
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I joined Weight Watchers the Monday before Thanksgiving…(Crazy, I know!) and they are excellent about helping you manage portions and tracking how much you eat. It really is the secret to weight loss and healthy eating habits! I’ve lost 10 pounds over the holidays just by watching my portions.
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it is harder than you think



