One of the most critical areas that impact a Fat loss program is the issue of portion. In any good plan there will be a focus on portion control and distribution, and if you ask those who have succeeded in longer term Fat loss goals- portion control is a big factor in all of that. Figuring out first where your portion issues stem from, be that convenience, or other triggering factors you can eliminate the problem and begin a better Fat loss program that does not have to deprive you of some of your favorite dishes.
Here are a few great tips for portion control that will have you feeling more in charge of your own Fat loss goals.
First of all, figure out which foods trigger a portion problem for you. Often, this comes in the packaging of snack foods- they are made and marketed to sell more, not to help your Fat loss. So, you don’t have to give up your favorite snack foods, but consider either breaking down that large bag into small, single servings, or purchasing individual packs. This can often be a big step towards not only keeping yourself feeling less deprived and discouraged, but also, in controlling portion issues in that area. Another great area where you can make a change in this is to stop serving meals family style- you know, putting it all out on the table like a buffet. Keep your food in the dishes you cooked it in, so that rather than having all the food on hand, right in front of you and easier to load right on up with- you have to get up to go to the kitchen to get seconds. You’d be surprised at how much this little change can impact both your portions and the amount of dishes you have to do.
Taking that a step further, in your Fat loss goal- you can really begin to realize what a serving really is, and make plates accordingly. If you’re working with a well balanced diet plan to begin with, then you can also allow yourself a bit more leeway, if say you’re not quite where you need to be on your recommended daily allowance of grains- seconds on rice might just bring that up. In addition to this, most people find that when they serve a salad before dinner time, they are less likely to overeat with the main meal.
Controlling your portions is a powerful way to better your Fat loss plans- many times people feel that they have to completely banish everything ‘no no’ in a diet, but this is not true. Keeping a balanced diet along with portion control is often times a bigger step than any sort of deprivation and definitely keeps confidence up and feels less punished and more assertive- again leaning towards keeping a very healthy mindset about your own goals. Start small and work your way up and you’ll feel better in both body and mind.
