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Yesterday we looked at tips for holiday eating and how you can manage your weight during the holidays. Today we are going to look at how portion control can be your answer to managing your weight.

It sure makes sense if you are eating junk food and gaining weight. But eating healthy and gaining weight? Something is definitely wrong with that equation! Could it be that you are overeating?

Do you know that it is possible to gain weight while you are eating healthy. The trick to losing weight is to control your portion sizes. You need to watch what foods you eat and the quantities of the foods you eat to ensure you eat healthily, but at the same time eating just what your body needs.

It is not enough to just control portion sizes, you also need to control the calories that are present in the food you are putting into your stomach. The secret to losing weight lies in the amount of calories you consume on a daily basis, and the amount of calories you burn on a daily basis. To be able to lose weight, you need to be able to burn more calories than you consume.

The issue of portion sizes takes us to the point of how important it is to be able to read food labels. If you want to learn more about portion sizes, read the article titled How to Lose Weight Quickly by Calorie Counting. Knowing exactly what you are putting into your mouth can help you take better control of the food that you are eating and their quantities.

With this calorie counting method and knowing how to read food labels, you will be able to reduce your calorie intake to what it should be instead of overeating, if you find yourself consuming more calories than you need.

Another way to ensure that you only eat what your body needs and exercise better control with your portions is to eat on a smaller plate. First of all there will be no space to put in the extra food, and you will not feel like you are not eating enough because the small food is dished out in a large plate with lots of extra space.

The mind is very powerful, and so it should also be satisfied. It is important that it registers that plate which is filled with food. Even though you might be eating less food than what you were eating before, it is crucial for the brain to think you are still eating from a full plate.

Junk foods are known to derail any diet plan, so you need to stay clear of  that.

Another great way to ensure you control your portions is to include fruits and vegetables in your diet. Opt for raw fruits and vegetables, instead of processed ones because they are the best for your body when they are raw. Not only will these be great as snacks, they have vitamins, fiber and other nutrients that promote your health.

So next time you are feeling like a snack, instead of opting for a candy bar, go for a fruit snack.

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