For most of us, portion control can be a little tricky and feel a little boring.
Not minding your portions, she says, “is what does us in.”
But there’s good news.
Measureonce.You don’t need to carry around a measuring cup and kitchen scale.
But it does help to measure servings once or twice, so you canseethe proper amount and remember it.
“A 20-ounce bottle of soda has more than two 8-ounce servings,” she says.
“That’s a very quick way to add up calories.”
“Anything that slows you down is a great way to not overeat,” says Largeman-Roth.
Your foods come out in perfect single serve portions.
Individual ramekins or mini loaf pans can give you the same result for casserole or meatloaf.
Stop eating out of the bag.
“That’s a disaster waiting to happen!”
It’s just too easy to eat more than you intended.
“Enjoy your snack, and when it’s gone, it’s gone,” Largeman-Roth says.
Same goes for dinnertime.
Rather than setting dinner out on the table family-style, try plating everyone’s food at the stove.
You’ll control portions from the start, and remove the temptation to keep reaching for seconds.
That extra-creamy salad dressing?
Order it on the side, and dip your fork in it with every bite of greens.
When you order your main dish or dessert, ask for half of it in a take-home container.
Choosing foods like these forces you to slow down and eat less.
“This where people rack up a ton of calories,” says Largeman-Roth.
Hint-just like plates, bigger wine glasses make it easier to drink more wine (and calories).
Eat like a kid.
“Kids are so good at this-they know when they’re full.”
10.Enjoy what you eat.It sounds counterintuitive, but eating less can actually help you enjoy your food more.
In the end, it’s about eating mindfully, says Largeman-Roth.
Her advice: Stop multi-tasking, and slow down.
“Notice the food in front of you.
Use all of your senses to enjoy it.”
