My wife read that increased portion size has been started by restaurants to increase it's perceived value.
So now, year after year what we were used to, a standard 10" plate, has now become 12" and in come cases 14". Spoon and fork sizes have increased as well and with it, our weight!
According to some sources an easy way to get used to smaller portions is to begin with using smaller plates and silverware. We all know what a portion size should be right? 25% protein, 25% carb, 50% vegetable or fruit.
Now, putting smaller amounts of food on your spoon and fork will mean that it will take the same amount of time to eat as if you had a larger portion on a larger plate with larger silverware but you will end up eating less but still feel just as satisfied. If you don't have smaller plates try keeping the food to the inside of the plate before it bevels up.
I don't know if this will work or not but it sure sounds good!
But I did loose 5 lbs in the past 1 1/2 weeks using this method.
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[B]My Quit Date: [/B]5/3/2007
[B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 263
[B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 6,575
[B]Amount Saved:[/B] $920.50
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