Avoiding Portion Distortion

• Portion Distortion

Beware of snacks and beverages that are actually considered to be two servings.

If eating out, share with a friend or take the second half home.

• Don't Skip meals. Breakfast is a must.

In order to keep your metabolism running and those calories burning, eat small servings of a variety of foods throughout the day.

• Drink, Drink, and Drink!

If you are feeling hungry, try drinking a glass of water first. You may just be thirsty.

Drinking a full glass of water before each meal will also help with portion control

• Slow down.

Giving each bite of food time to digest can make you feel full sooner than you would otherwise.

Bottom line: Its all in the numbers. In order to lose weight, we must burn more calories than we take in. Get out that calculator and start counting your calories. Don't go over or under!

Women: 1,200 - 1,500 Calories per day

Men : 1,500 - 2,000 Calories per day


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