You can eat anything you want and stay thin. The caveat is that you have to control the size of the portion you eat.

Here are some simple rules to reduce your portions sizes and lose fat.

1)       Read the labels: The nutrition labels indicate the suggested serving of the product. Try to stick with the suggested portion and you will be in better shape.

2)       Reduce the size of your plate: Put the dinner plates away and use the salad plates to eat from. This simple change will likely cut your calories by a third.

3)       Don’t get seconds: Just eat what is on your plate and resists going back for seconds. Even though you have a smaller plate.

4)       Don’t be bored: A lot of people eat when they are bored. When you have nothing to do your brain starts to think about giving your hands something to do. Keep your body and mind active and you will not need to move your hands to your mouth.

5)       Don’t upsize: You know you don’t need more fries or pop. Save yourself the little bit of money and your waistline will be happy.

6)       It is in your hands: Proper portions can be assessed by the size of your hand. A portion of meat is the size of your palm. A portion of fruit of vegetables is the size of your clenched fist. A starch like potatoes, rice, or noodles is also the size of your fist. If you have more than that on your plate then you need to reconsider.

Consider This:

Food served on an airplane is a fascinating example of portion control. Each item is selected for balance of the meal and portion size. Have you ever heard anyone ask for seconds on an airplane? Surprisingly every airline meal leaves one full – but when you look at the amount of food it seems too little. Try to think of the size of an airplane meal the next time you load up your salad plate for dinner.