Easy Portion Control Strategies – revisited

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In a previous article we explored KISS: Keep It Simple – Strategies. Here’s one other heap of useful hints for wise sized servings and manageable meal moderation. This article on 14 Ways to Cut Portions Without Feeling Hungry has some fantastic formulations for furthering meals enjoyable … and success.

Begin every meal with a 16 ounce glass of water (and begin any snack with one, too!) You could be dehydrated!
Wear garments that make it easier to really feel snug, but nearer to your preferrred weight/determine.
Fill with veggies! When unsure … or working slightly in need of an ingredient … strive filling in with extra greens.
Try excessive distinction dinnerware to make meals to restrict appear extra conspicuous, and use reverse coloration psychology … on the veggies!
Invert the unhealthy pyramid: make carbs the topping slightly than the bottom!
Take … your … time … consuming … and let your appestat catch as much as what you’ve already eaten … Savor! Slow down! Enjoy!
Make excessive effort snacks extra obtainable: “munch on foods that require shelling, peeling, or individual unwrapping, … Oranges, edamame, and pistachios in their shells are healthy options.” Place every pistachio a mile aside for optimum outcomes … Just kidding, we simply need to be sure you’re paying consideration. 🙂
Pour a smart serving from a bag or field; keep away from consuming instantly from the container.
Soup (like water earlier than a meal) can present the fulfilling ‘full feeling’ – make a veggie or broth soup an appetizer extra usually … and even the entrée
At buffets, peruse your complete line up of choices earlier than loading your plate or tray; load up on the wholesome (no-limit) objects first then (accounting for moderation and your precise dietary wants) then prime off the meal with the much less wholesome choices
Use tall glasses with extra ice (when you like ice) … for extra of that full feeling with no caloric consumption.
Keep mealtime distractions to a minimal; put away telephones, tablets, laptops and switch off the TV; share your meal with a member of the family, good friend or co-worker as a substitute! Make your desk a ‘no meals’ zone; saves on keyboard repairs, too!
Smaller dishes and serve ware can assist, too!
Try a flavorful decaf tea as a substitute of sweets for dessert