We hear it time and time again. The key to a healthy diet and weight management is portion control.
Eating less=fewer calories of course.
It sounds much easier said than done. Especially since we live in a world where bigger is better. Restaurants overload plates with heaping mounds of food and all-you-can-eat buffets are around every corner.
Believe it or not there is one tiny little change you can make to your diet that will make you feel like you are eating more, when really you are eating the perfect portion.
So overlooked is the concept of the plate. Plate size does truly matter when it comes to eating, since we usually tend to eat what we put on our plate. Instead of measuring food, begin with changing your plates instead. That way food portion management becomes something you can begin to do with very little thought. Make sure to take into consideration the diameter of the plate.
If you’d rather have a step by step guide there are also specific portion plates, they do exist. This one, for example, gives a specific size for veggies, meats and whole grains.
Urban Girl Fitness Quote of the Day:
Food for thought is no substitute for the real thing. ~Walt Kelly
