Portion control

Jmacey718

Hey, whats everyones take on portion control?
Any tips/advice? i seem to be eating the right things, but it seems like its not helping with the weightloss

MommyL2015

Since I weigh out my portions, I don't have to worry about it. I try to pre-plan my day (doesn't always happen) but that way I know what I am making and how much of it I get before I even cook it.

If I can't weigh out my food, like when we go out to eat, I try to eat something on the lower-cal side, like grilled chicken breast and just log it the best I can.

Eating the right things won't cause weight loss, eating the right amount of things will. I suggest getting a food scale.

janejellyroll

Do you mean you're having trouble limiting yourself to portions that fit within your calorie plan? Or that you have trouble telling how many calories are in your portions?

jacksonpt

1. A food scale is always going to be a more accurate way of measuring portion sizes
2. If you can't/won't weigh your foods, try this for a reference point -- https://www.precisionnutrition.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/precision_nutrition_calorie_control_guide_pdf.pdf
3. Your portions may be "correct", perhaps you just need to eat fewer of them?

ryry_

Eating the "right" things tends to change from one person to another. Maintaining a consistent calorie deficit is going to result in weight loss. What is your current plan for maintaining a calorie deficit?