Size matters—ways to get your portions in check

Is that beach vacation around the corner? Do you have to squeeze into that bridesmaid’s dress that fit you last month, but is bursting at the seams today? While there are many easy weight loss programs and weight loss products we can turn to, making some quick changes to your eating habits can make a big difference and get the momentum going on your quest to lose weight.

Size really does matter—portion control is essential to achieving your ideal weight. While weight loss products may help you control your appetite, if you put too much food in front of yourself you may end up cleaning your plate or mindlessly overeating. Here are a few easy-to-implement steps you can take to get your portions under control, your calories in check and size on your side.

Use smaller plates. Using appetizers or salad plates for your entrée is a great way to help keep your portions minimized. We’re programmed to finish our plates and eat everything that’s in front of us, so if you use a smaller plate, your portions will automatically be decreased. Plus, when your plate is smaller, it appears that it holds more food than it does, which will help you trick your mind into thinking you are fuller than you are. This is an excellent strategy for when you’re at an event that has a buffet table, such as a wedding.

Choose smaller utensils. Whether you’re serving yourself a portion or actually eating, if you use a larger spoon or fork, you’ll serve yourself bigger portions and take bigger bites. Watch how much you serve yourself and make the process take longer by chewing fork or spoonfuls from smaller utensils.  

Select skinny glasses. The height and width of drinking glasses is actually important, as well as the shape of the glasses. Taller, skinny glasses play games with your mind—they actually appear to hold more than short, wider glasses and signal your stomach that you’re going to be consuming more than you actually are. This will help you curb consumption and feel full, so that you’re not tempted to overeat or over-imbibe.

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