Portion Control Tricks You Can Use to Lose Weight on a Low Carb Diet

Portion Control Tricks You Can Use to Lose Weight on a Low Carb Diet

Portion Size Matters When Losing Weight

"Eat with your eyes" may help dieters lose weight, according to a new study on portion control published in the
Journal of Obesity Research. It seems our stomachs are not the only body part to tell us if we are full when it comes to food portions.

In a study, 54 adults sat down for a free lunch,but half were fed from a "bottomless" bowl that kept imperceptively refilling. People ate a whopping 73%, or about 113 calories MORE than those who ate from a regular bowl. Both groups estimated they ate the same amount and reported the same feelings of fullness.

The moral? If you dish it out...you eat it...and eventually wear it!

Concerned you may not know what a portion is? Then take this quick, simple Portion Control Quiz.

Need some help with your portions? Then follow these tips for improving your portion control:

1. Don't use the large dinner plates for your meals.
Place your food on a smaller salad plate or in a cup instead of a bowl.

2. Nibble on protein as a starter.
The trick? Nibble on some lean protein while preparing a meal, as this stimulates the release of glucagon, a hormone that not only improves the time it takes for your stomach to digest and release all those good nutrients into your body, but revs up your metabolism so you burn calories rather than store them as fat.

3. Don't skip meals, especially breakfast.
It's a sure fire way to gain weight. Don't believe me? Read my article Skip Breakfast and Gain Weight. If you eat breakfast, you actually consume 100 fewer calories in a day and keep your insulin levels on a smooth, even keel.

4. Eat mini meals.
Breaking your meals into 5 smaller ones throughout the day will keep your metabolic fires stoked, improve your cholesterol profile while whittling away at those pounds.

Remember, each bite of food gives you a new opportunity to revitalize and energize your metabolism, so choose wisely!

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