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Top 10 Portions Control Strategies

“Moderation” is if you ask me the key to weight loss. Don’t private you body from a certain food, just watch how much you eat of that and you will see the your body changed.
Top 10 tips to help you get portions under control:

1. Leave 1/3 to 1/2 of the portion you’re served on your plate. Over time, this can make a huge difference.
2. Don’t be fooled into thinking that if you skip the bread, you’re free to have a larger portion of meat.
3. Cut back wherever you can. Asking for salad dressing on the side and using one fewer tablespoon of dressing whenever you have salad, can result in a weight loss of up to 10 pounds over a year.
4. Make gradual changes in your portions for lasting results. Radical changes don’t work.
5. You want larger portions? Add more fruits, vegetables and beans into your meals.
6. A deck of cards is equal to 3 ounces of cooked meat and a baseball is equal to about a cup. Keep these visual guides in mind to help keep portions reasonable.
7. Don’t let deprivation lead to a splurge. If you have a smaller entree portion, fill up the rest of your plate with vegetables and a green salad.
8. On occasion, measure foods at home so you’ll remember what a normal portion looks like.
9. Food labels are educational. Use them to get familiar with the calories and nutrients you’re getting with each serving.
10. Don’t be lured by value meals. They’re good for your wallet, but not your waistline.

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