a guest post from a good friend who has lost 35 lbs. in the past 4 months from adding PORTION CONTROL to her daily workouts!!! She is a mommy of two, works, and still finds time to make it happen. Way to go Erin M. and thanks for sharing :)
1.) Pay attention to serving sizes, and then measure out exactly what you are going to eat. Measuring cups and measuring spoons will become your best friend. A food scale is also a great thing to have, it really helps in weighing out those meat portions. You can also have the butcher at a grocery store weigh your meat out in the portions you would like and then they are all ready for you at meal time.
2.) Before putting your food on the plate, divide the plate in half. Fruits and veggies on one half, and the other half should be equally divided between your protein and grains.
(Note: whole grains and complex carbs take longer for the body to break down, are typically healthier, and make you feel fuller longer)
3.) Try eating on a smaller plate. From a visual standpoint, it will seem like you are getting to eat more or at least just as much.
4.) Drink a glass of water before every meal.
5.) Fill up on veggies and fruit first when you are eating. They make you feel full and really get your digestive system working.
(Tip: try adding a small salad to your dinner each evening and eat it first....you will be surprised how you start to feel full in the middle of you meal.)
6.) Snack size Ziploc bags and small food storage containers are great for keeping your snacks in....again they are visually appealing.
The key to healthy eating is truly portion control and good food choices. Hope you find these tips helpful.
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