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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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This is a downfall of mine that need to change starting today. Focusing on awareness during this first part – we’ll see how it goes.. :)
wow i have to build self control to be able to keep up with this challenge!
When I first begam a healthy lifestyle I measured out foods I ate regularly. Now I use specific bowls and know how to fill the bowl for the right portion.
Smaller portions make a world of difference to me..lost 2 lbs. last week
I’m amazed at how much I overeat! With cereal, I usually eat like 2.5 cups instead of one! I’m trying to replace that second (and a half) cup with toast or fruit. Also, scottishlass…I do what you’re doing…bigger breakfast means eating less throughout the day!
I start with a healthy breakfast including kashi oatmeal or kashi cereal one piece of whole wheat toast and a glass of orange juice. Then i just eat smaller portions for lunch and dinner and for a late night snack a kashi cookie or piece of fruit.
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.
Using pre-portioned food like yogurt helps
it is harder than you think