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How Can I Control My Portions To Eat Less?

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Hi! We are back with another session of FAQs, you ask, I answer. We source the questions from the emails we keep getting. Having selected very similar questions to answer, they arise from time to time in the minds of veterans and beginners alike!

Question 5:

How Can I Control My Portions To Eat Less?

Weight-gain is becoming a serious epidemic in India both among children and adults. It is becoming increasingly difficult to make lifestyle changes because we are living in an environment that promotes and even encourages overeating. Portions have become bigger and everyone is eating food that is high in calories and low in nutrition all the time. Everywhere you see, you see images of junk foods like Burgers, Pizzas, and Donuts. When was the last time you saw pictures of beautiful ripe bananas or a nice cucumber salad?!!

We need to be mindful and purposeful if we want to attain a healthy diet. One of the best ways to watch your weight and keep the calories off is by practicing self-restraint and proper portion control. Every time you sit down to eat a meal either at your home or at a restaurant, begin to ‘Size Up’ your meal.

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You will realize that you have been consuming multiple servings in one seating.

Try to learn what controlled servings of your favorite food are and measure it until you get the hang of what a typical single serving is.

Below are some typical serving sizes:

Dairy products: two cups fresh curd, a glass of cow’s milk

Raw, leafy vegetables: 1 cup a meal

Other cooked or chopped vegetables: 1 cup a meal

Fresh fruit: 1 medium orange, banana, or apple

Dry fruit: fistful a day

Clarified butter: 2 teaspoons per day

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Below are some tips that can give you more insight to maintain your weight and your health:

Order Smaller Portions

When you visit a restaurant order small portions. A lot of people may be eating healthy at home but they completely lose their self-control when they eat out esp at a buffet.

Don’t be embarrassed to be the only one in your family or group that is ordering a-la-carte, rather be the proud one who is practicing self-restraint and not being a glutton!

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Do not Super-Size Anything

Do not get swayed by Whoppers, Supers, and Jumbo Sizes when it comes to fast food. Do not be tempted by bargains and avoid package deals. Instead, just go in for a paneer or chicken sandwich without the mayo and add a salad on the side.

Order Kids Meals

When you can, order kiddie meals at fast food outlets. Some restaurants will let you order them if you explain to them that you are dieting. In certain American style fast-food restaurants and diners, kiddie meals are what used to be adult meals in a bygone era.

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Buy Small Packings of Snackfood

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When shopping for packaged snacks, buy smaller packets, and not the extra-large ones. Buy single-serving sizes and just one bag or product at a time.

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Avoid All-You-Can-Eat Situations

Avoid Buffets and Thali joints. Even though you might be mindful, the temptations may lure you out of your zone and make you overeat.

Read: Your Complete Guide To Healthy Snacking.

Use Smaller Plates

This one’s a no-brainer. Using smaller plates will give you the illusion of eating more but at the same time ensure that you eat smaller servings and portions

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Homework:

If you have been following me and my blog articles, do a recap of the below:

Have you continued to consciously reduce your portion size, while maintaining the nutrition quotient?

Have you started or are you continuing your walking or exercise routine?

How Can I Control My Portions To Eat Less? by Dr. Bhanu Abohari

Do check your food portions in the future and I assure you that you will be feeling more energetic and at the same time be able to easily keep the weight off.