Ruthie’s Step 5…. Oh no! Portion Control!

Ruthie’s Step 5…. Oh no! Portion Control!
To be successful at losing weight, you need to change your lifestyle. This requires cutting back on the number of calories you eat by eating smaller amounts of foods and choosing foods lower in calories.

Don't feel obligated to clean your plate. Stop eating as soon as you feel full. Those extra bites of food that you're trying not to waste add unneeded calories.

Get out your measuring cups and the food scale. I measure and weigh my food. Sometimes I do this in the kitchen before I take it the table. To be successful this is a very important step!

Another answer to the portion control is to eat more foods that have fewer calories! OUCH!
These are foods that contain lots of water and fiber, but not many calories -- like fruits, vegetables, and broth-based soups. Hey, you will love these foods and feel so good you are making the right choices!
Mindful eating can help here. Eat slowly, taste the food and become more in touch with what you are eating and how it tastes so you can enjoy it more and start to appreciate satisfaction with smaller portions.
Stay away……. people……. from that super sized food! Fast food places are awful tempting! Just think of your arteries clogging up!
If you're ordering a sub, get the 6-inch sandwich. Buy small popcorn, a small salad, a small hamburger. These are better choices especially if you want a hamburger. I grill my own from very lean meat. Put lots of veggies on it and a slice of 2 percent cheese. YUM!! Then sometimes I will baked some fries and only eat 12. I look at the packages to get lowest fat and calorie package fries.
Here's a trick for staying satisfied without eating large portions: Chop high-calorie foods like cheese and chocolate into smaller pieces. It will seem like you're getting more than you actually are.
I like the string cheese. I eat it piece by piece and it seems like I am getting a lot!
There are few things that we have complete control over, but what we put in our mouths is one of them.
Remember we don't have to lose control in a restaurant or a friend's home, and we don't have to eat everything that's put in front of us.
Keep on keeping on…Making better choices for a healthier you!