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.
Does portion control actually work?
Using portion control as your primary healthy-eating strategy allows you to eat almost any food while keeping calories in check. And the calorie savings are significant: Normalizing portions could reduce calorie intake by almost one-third—about 527 calories per day, according to one study.
How can I be successful with portion control?
9 Tips to Measure and Control Portion Sizes
- Use Smaller Dinnerware. ...
- Use Your Plate as a Portion Guide. ...
- Use Your Hands as a Serving Guide. ...
- Ask for a Half Portion When Eating Out. ...
- Start All Meals With a Glass of Water. ...
- Take It Slowly. ...
- Don't Eat Straight From the Container. ...
- Be Aware of Suitable Serving Size.
