Research has shown that people consistently eat more food when offered larger portions. So portion control is important when you're trying to lose weight and keep it off.

Can portion control help lose weight?

Portion control can help you lose weight and also keep weight off, and it's all part of the process of controlling what foods you're eating with clean eating. Hopefully, you'll find how good it feels to be in control of your food (instead of at war) and aware of what, how much, and when you're eating.

Is it better to count calories or portion control?

Does portion control mean counting calories? No! Sweat's nutrition specialists don't recommend counting calories — instead, focus on eating a balanced diet containing a range of carbohydrates, proteins and healthy fats.