How To Control My Portion Sizes If Dining Out?

We talked about tips for controlling your portion sizes when you eat from home this week. Planing a weekly menu makes you easy to aware of the amount you eat every week. Learn how to recognize the portion by reading the package labels and measuring by your eyes. Choosing a smaller plate to make you feel generous with the food amount.

But you asked, what if we are dining out? How can I control the portion in this case? Don’t worry, there are some tips for you!

#1 - Set Aside Leftovers Immediately

The same strategy works when you're eating out. Cut your hamburger in half and push the remainder to the side. If your powers of resistance need a little support, ask ahead for half of your meal to be packed to go.

#2 - Ask For Sauces On The Side

Sauces and dressings can add a lot of calories to otherwise healthy dishes. Request that condiments be served on the side so you can control how much you use.

#3 - Order The Smallest Size

You can minimize the damage at fast food places by ordering the smallest size on the menu. Hot French fries taste better so you can actually have a more satisfying experience by eating less.

#4 - Share a meal with a friend

Splitting a meal is often more fun than having leftovers. Ask your server to divide it or just bring two spoons if you're very close friends.

#5 - Ask questions

Some items are obviously dangerous to your diet, but others may require clarification. Ask what's in the salad or how big the seafood platter is. You may want to leave out the bacon or decide that the appetizer has enough calories for a whole meal.

Summary

The power of controlling your portion is way more than you thought. You can still have all the food you like, by just counting how much you had it. Because of the truth that you really aware of eating them, you get more satisfaction and healthy life!

Control The Portion Sizes  & Lose Weight Without Painful

If you’ve been following Do You Bake? You must notice that we really highlight how portion control could help you lose a few pounds and live a healthier life.

Portion control is key to losing weight without feeling deprived. You can eat chocolate cake and other foods you love if you just reduce the serving size.

Here are some strategies that you can actually use in your daily life. You can practice and try these strategies to see which one suits you better! And of course, lose those extra pounds.

#1 - Plan Weekly Menus

Sketch out your eating plan for a week at a time and use it to guide your grocery shopping. Many people underestimate how much they eat. This system will make any discrepancies obvious. If you run out of food before the end of the week, you may need to re-evaluate your diet.

#2 - Read The Package Labels

It's easy to assume that convenience foods would be packaged in single servings. Check the label to be sure. A single bottle of juice often contains 2 or more servings, so find out how many calories you're really consuming.

#3 - Learn to Eyeball

A three-ounce portion of grilled fish is about the size of a deck of playing cards. A cup of breakfast cereal looks about as big as a tennis ball. You may want to measure and weigh your favorite foods while you're learning to visually estimate portions.

#4 - Use Smaller Dishes

Smaller plates and bowls will make servings look more generous. Keep big platters off the table to remove the temptation to help yourself to more. When snacking, put just a few chips in your bowl at a time. Force yourself to walk back to the kitchen again if you want more.

#5 - Package or Freeze Leftovers

You can save time by baking big batches of lasagna. Just put the leftovers in the freezer right away so that you don't succumb to the temptation to have just a little more. In general, golden milk is considered safe as long as you’re not sensitive or allergic to any of the ingredients. However, be aware of these risks:

Summary

These new eating habits are effective and easy to learn. By learning and reducing your portions sizes, you can manage your weight while enjoying a wide variety of delicious and healthy foods.