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Reprogram Your Mind for Successful Weight Loss

 


How to lose Weight is a one of the most pressing issues of concern nowadays after Covid19. Of course many overweight people, or even those who feel an increase in weight,  try to lose weight by exercising or going on a diet, but sometimes these doesn't give the desired results. 

Well, losing weight involves doing everything right to get the best results. So in addition to the exercises, the diet plans, the affirmations and everything else you need to do to lose weight, it is also important to watch the amount of food you eat.  Because too much can defeat your purpose, and too little can cause you to develop deficiencies when losing weight in an unhealthy way.

So reprogramming your mind about food portion sizes,  can make a big difference in your weight loss journey. 


Reprogram Your Mind about Portion Sizes

So how exactly do you reprogram your mind about food portions?

Well, before you dive into this, let's look at some important concepts to better understand it.

In weight loss, eating the right portion size is essential. However, many people who are trying to lose weight find it hard to control food portion sizes. Well, it is really tough at first. But, once you have learned how to control it, you will be able to make some changes on how you eat and will let you think of food portions as a tool to lose weight successfully and eat in a healthier way.  Tasty  and incredibly deliciously cooked food is somewhat tempting and may be impossible to measure as each morsel passes your lips. 

However, it is a great idea to stop giving in to the tasty odours, and start measuring beverages and foods that you consume until you’ve got the feeling for considering the right portion sizes for you to lose weight. 

With the millions of foods out there, you might be surprised that a single serving or two servings can make a difference. So, learn how to reprogram your mind about portion sizes as this can play a huge role in weight loss.


Understanding Portion Sizes  

People often relate serving sizes to the amount of particular foods that are placed on their plates, like at restaurants. Unfortunately, that’s not what portion sizes are. More often than not, portions that are served are not really the true serving size. That is the reason why some find it tough to control portion sizes. 

Many people don’t often measure their foods even when at home, either because they're too hungry or too tempted by the deli. 

Usually, they guess what one serving of food item is. Due to this, some don’t understand the meaning of true portion size.  For you to know more about portion sizes, try to measure the serving size of your foods. In this way, you will not only be able to control your calorie intake, but also,  you will learn to watch portion sizes. 


General Rule of Thumb When Placing Portions On Your Plate  

There are various ways on how you can control or measure portions. Some of them are the following: 

  The size of a baseball or a fist of a woman is equal to a serving of fruits and vegetables. 

 A rounded handful is about the same as a half cup of pasta or cooked rice.

 The size of cards’ deck is approximately three ounces of meat, which is a common serving size. 

 The large egg’s size or golf ball is about one-fourth cup of nuts. 

 A computer mouse has the same size of a small potato. 

Now, these may seem like a new way of fasting to some, but it sure works. 

Aside from those mentioned ways, measuring is still considered as the best way to make sure that you are eating the right portion size. Once you’ve measured your foods for the meantime, you can guarantee that you are getting the right serving size. 

If you are not sure if you got the right size, try placing less on your plate. Then, if you are hungry, go for a 2nd half portion for you to be sure.

Try to keep in mind the amount of calories that you consume must be within the level of your weight loss management plan. 

Once you have comfortably defined your food  portion sizes, keep maintaining it at that level for about 2 to 3 weeks and your mind will become adjusted to expect that much amount of food. This way you will find that you are effectively and healthily losing weight. 


Conclusion 

Reprogramming your mind about food portion sizes is an essential part of any weight loss journey. Not watching the amount of food you consume when on a weight loss journey can actually work against your efforts to lose weight. So make it count by doing everything correctly so that you achieve the best results in no time. 

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