So first things first...why do they give you so much...they want you to come back, which means you need to feel satisfied and feel you got your moneys worth. (Take some home!) (Tracie makes 3 meals out of a Cafe Rio pork salad...no that's a deal!)
Will you starve if you don't eat the entire Cafe Rio Burrito...heavens NO!!
And trust me the problem isn't just at restaurants, though I do think that is where these insane portion sizes are originating.
Filling your plate is not the goal...and not necessary to feel full! Portion size like all things is something that comes with growing pains...well actually shrinking pains. You do need to train your body(stomach) to fill up on less. Trust me if you stop stretching it, it will shirk. You will feel fuller with less intake! (=weight loss!)
Today I am not going to get into calorie counting, that will be for a later week for now lets just focus on size!!
So below I have attacted a copy of a helpful guide of what appropriate portions sizes are. Some may come as a surprise to you...if so it is because you have been taught for so long incorrectly!!
One thing to remember in all of this is moderation. Granted you can eat as much as you want of healthy food. But when it comes to some of the guilty delights, don't try to cut them out all together, because you will end up going back and binging later. Rather go 2/3 days without 1 day with a treat, then 3 without. You deserve special treats, but make sure they are just that special not everyday or multiple times a day!
Here is that list and good luck this week...just eat less, (NO SECONDS THIS WEEK!, except on veggies) once you body adjusts you will never know the difference...REALLY!! I tried it!
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