MASTERING PORTION CONTROL- You've got to master portion control to get thin. That means...

MASTERING PORTION CONTROL

You've got to master portion control to get thin. That means learning what a real serving size is and how many of those portions you can eat and still lose weight. Here is a guide using your hand, if you don't want to use a food scale or measuring cups. 

Using the hand method, one serving for these foods looks like this:

* Eat salad the size of both hands put together

* Eat fish, poultry, and lean meats the size and thickness of the center of your palm

* Eat hard cheese, salad dressing, oil, nut butter, nuts, and seeds the size of two thumbs

* Eat veggies, choped fresh fruit, milk, low-fat cottage cheese, yogurt, cereal, rice, pasta, cooked grains, and cooked beans and legumes the size of your fist.

Also, on packaged food, don't be fooled about serving size. Some packages are not a single serving. You may not want to buy a package with multiple servings if you don't have the will power not to eat the whole container in one sitting. If you don't think you can eat one serving of enchilada when there are two in the package, don't buy it.

Eat 5 times a day. Eating 5 times a day will stabilize your blood sugar. If your blood sugar gets high, your body will overproduce insulin, and insulin makes your body store fat. Your 5 meals should include breakfast, lunch, dinner, a midmorning snack, and a midafternoon snack. You will lose weight more quickly if you eat on a schedule like this.

Another tip, choose a smaller plate. As the size of your plate increases, so will the amount of food. Choose a plate 7" to 9" iinches in diameter instead of the traditional 12" plate size. Always put food on dishes, and avoid eating food straight from a box, bag or serving bowl.

I hope this helps! Have a great day!

Amy :)