Once we have managed to control our desires for eating junk food, we often run into another problem that prevents us from losing weight; portion control. We know to stay away from bad carbs (like white bread) and we know that we need to eat more fruits and vegetables, but sometimes we have too much of the healthy foods that our weight loss either plateaus or increases. Here are six different tricks that may help to reduce portion size:
1. Do not eat your food while doing something else
2. Refrain from getting seconds
3. Chew at least 28 times before swallowing your food
4. Drink a tall glass of water before your meal and during your meal
5. Do not eat straight from the container
6. Chew gum or brush your teeth right after meals
Read about why these tricks work >> Six Ways to Exercise Portion Control
Um, I may be over-sensitive, no, I think many will agree… Can you tell me why that particular photo was used? It reinforces what males are supposed to look like
Thanks for your comment Bob! We are not all built the same and there are many different body types. I know many guys who are fit and do not look like this. Some of the curious things about weight loss (what this particular post is about) are that if an overweight person reduces their weight by just 10% they reduce their overall risk of chronic disease by 50%. Additionally, every extra pound of fat loss relieves 4 pounds of pressure on your joints. For women just 30 extra pounds of fat can increase risk of breast cancer by 70%. There are many things to consider and no one beautiful body. We try to rotate images and make them applicable to the post. In this case, reducing portion size can have a direct impact on how much belly fat a person stores.
At the end of it all, remember that Abs are made in the kitchen not the gym!
Wishing you the best in life! Thanks for your comments!