Downsizing Secrets

Tips on Downsizing Your Waistline

One of the most challenging things about sticking to a healthy diet is to be consistent when socializing. There is less temptation when preparing ones own meals, but when faced with restaurants and dining parties self control is really tested.

Studies have shown that people who make food choices carefully and consumed their food more slowly are generally slimmer. Here are three secrets to downsize your portions and your waistline.

Scale Back: Eat with smaller dishes, such as a salad plate or salad bowl. People generally fill their plates, therefore, when using smaller dishes individuals usually take and eat less food.
Stay Away: The more you see food the more likely you are to go back for a second or third helping. At a buffet, sit away from the food, or at home, dine in the dining room and not the kitchen.
Scavenge & Scout: If there are a ton of options to choose from, take time to browse the food choices first. Pick your favorite items and skip the rest. If you take a little of everything, it can still add up. Therefore, help yourself to small portions of your favorites. If you still cannot decide, eat like a scavenger and just get one bite of each item to avoid over-indulging.

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