portion control or right food

Right kind of food: you won't get fat eating piles of low sugar fruits and non starchy vegetables unless you have a metabolic disorder. There are plenty of healthy foods which can be combined with the piles of fruits and veggies to fill you up - lean meats, oily fish, beans, lentils, seeds especially ground flax or chia.

For me, I'd go for portion control. I'd find it easier to say "I can eat anything I want, just not too much of it", rather than have a list of foods that were banned.

Both?

Eat nutritious stuff most of the time and exercise portion control on high calorie foods.

portion control (calorie deficit) only until you drop most of whatever body fat you are trying to lose, then when your body fat gets low enough then the quality and macro counts come more into play along with the calorie deficit

Lol @ lost 3 lbs of it!


I would start with portion control.. Limit that pizza and chinese!! HAVE it, just don't abuse it. I would say have a couple of slices of pizza, and a nice large salad full of greens and some balsamic. Trust me.. that gets you full!!

I'm 100% with portion control. One reason is that you're so used to eating the unhealthy stuff you might crave it if you just automatically kick it. I think after awhile of portion control you will start finding foods that are healthier substitues for your unhealthy food (turkey burgers, homemade wheat pizzas, etc etc) It takes time to build new healthy habits but in the end it's worth it! If I get a craving for something unhealthy like McDonald's or Taco Bell I eat it, I just don't eat as much of it as I used to, I stay in my calorie range.

Honestly, I think you should give yourself more credit and try to do a combination of both. Just don't think extreme changes like you CAN'T eat pizza anymore, instead make smarter choices about that pizza - like order a medium or even a small for just you and get just veggie toppings. I'd also suggest trying thin crust...doesn't work for me because it's not filling enough but if you're going to eat a whole small, it'd be better to have it on a thin crust instead of regular.

I say this because if you're anything like me, trying to go without the pizza altogether is going to be a good way to set yourself up to fail. You're going to keep craving it and eventually just say "screw the diet" and go on a binge. Better to figure out how to make the foods you love fit in, either by making smarter choices or cutting down on the portions or a combination of the two.

Another example - last night I made chop suey. Instead of 1.5 pounds of hamburg, I only used 1 pound and I used 90% instead of the 80 or 85% I used to use. I loaded it up with veggies - green pepper, onion, mushrooms and tomatoes. And instead of reguar pasta, I used one of those hidden veggie brands and got the smaller box so that cut down on the calories. I also got the lowest calorie sauce I could find although afterwards I thought just adding a can of tomato sauce probably would've worked fine too and would've been less calories.

Point is, just put a little thought into every decision you make...whether it's toppings on a pizza or ingredients for a recipe...and consider how you can make a better choice. Even if it's after the fact and something to remember next time, at least you're making healthier choices and thinking about it the right way.

Good luck!

Portion control, you will soon realize how many calories is in the 'junk' and opt for something low calorie so you can eat more and be full.

Portion size is what I go for because if you deprive yourself of something you may have a downfall..Its good to make better food choices,most the time, I do it without thinking..But by food portions you can have other foods.

I think everyone is different, but I find that when I eat the right kinds of foods, the portion control just automatically happens. I eat paleo-style, which is lots of protein, fats, vegetables, and most fruits. No grains, beans, or dairy. So, that means no bread or pasta either, and its usually those carbs that I over indulge in. I have not been counting calories or limiting my portions, and I am dropping weight. But again, it matters what works best for you. I really think that all bodies are different and its your job to do the research on yourself and see what works and what you can sustain. Happy losing!

Moderation with both. I understand you are saying you have to focus on one or the other - but it's kind of hand in hand. If you are choosing the right foods, you can usually have larger portions. If you are choosing the "less friendly" foods, your portions will have to be miniscule. I find that I want to go for the "right" foods, so I can have the larger portions. Veggies are your friend - most have a negligible calorie count, and the fiber is filling. Once you get into a habit of thinking that way, I think you will find it easier to stay away from the more offensive foods. For example, when I see that I can have a microscopic porition of pizza, or spend half a lifetime on the treadmill burning it off if I eat as much as I would like, it makes the baked chicken and steamed veggies look much more appealing!

I really love food, so like everyone else is saying, I have to do both portion control and quality control. I still eat pizza and chinese food because I love them, and I absolutely refuse to give up chocolate. I've discovered that I can eat a lot more when I eat healthier food though, so I have learned lots of ways to substitute healthier things and still get the taste I want.

For really successful weight loss and healthy living, you have to be able to enjoy your food. Make friends with the kitchen and get creative! You'd be surprised at how truly delicious healthy food can taste! For example, another 'food nemesis' of mine is ice cream. I love it, and could eat it every day! That's really not okay with my calorie goals though, so to get around that, I came up with a really good frozen greek yogurt recipe that even satisfies my picky, ice cream loving hubby. It has about half the calories of regular ice cream in a larger serving size, so it's a double win :-)

For really successful weight loss and healthy living, you have to be able to enjoy your food. Make friends with the kitchen and get creative! You'd be surprised at how truly delicious healthy food can taste! For example, another 'food nemesis' of mine is ice cream. I love it, and could eat it every day! That's really not okay with my calorie goals though, so to get around that, I came up with a really good frozen greek yogurt recipe that even satisfies my picky, ice cream loving hubby. It has about half the calories of regular ice cream in a larger serving size, so it's a double win :-)

That's great! There are a LOT of ways to change up food and cut out calories and still eat delicious things.

I've been snacking on fresh green beans for a snack (25 cal per cup!) and it gets boring. So the other day I decided to throw some Tostitos Chunky Medium Salsa on them (10 cal in 2 tbsp!) and now I have a really TASTY and super low-cal (and FILLING) snack!

There are a lot of heath sites that give great ideas for substitutions also - I like Fitbie. They have useful tips. I read a tip the other day that I really want to try - use sliced zucchini or sliced up eggplants in place of the lasagna noodles to make lasagna! Sounds awesome.

Right kind of food: you won't get fat eating piles of low sugar fruits and non starchy vegetables unless you have a metabolic disorder. There are plenty of healthy foods which can be combined with the piles of fruits and veggies to fill you up - lean meats, oily fish, beans, lentils, seeds especially ground flax or chia.

You can get fat eating too much of *anything*

Feel free to consistently eat more than your TDEE of low sugar fruits and non starchy vegetables - yes the low calorie, nutrient dense ones. For an overweight male that would be 3000+ calories or ~5.2kg of blueberries or ~7.3kg of carrots and that is deliberately avoiding the low carb/ cal stuff like leafy greens!!