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effective way to lose weight

salahkamal01
salahkamal01 Posts: 3
edited January 26 in Health and Weight Loss
Buying single serving packages of foods -- especially snacks -- is a great way to control portions. Not only will they help you eat in moderation, the nutrition information is also handy.
If single serving bags prove too pricey, measure out individual servings into plastic bags when you buy the larger size packages. Just don't reach for a second bag or this trick won't prevent overeating.

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  • operation_cute
    operation_cute Posts: 588 Member
    I'm not sure about the single serving packages... that would encourage processed foods I would think... but pre measuring sounds like a good idea :)
  • SJackson50
    SJackson50 Posts: 282 Member
    Yes! This is what I do...separate everything into single serve packages.
    I cook for the week in advance and separate each meal into separate containers. It works out great!
    Good luck with your goals!
  • GiveMeCoffee
    GiveMeCoffee Posts: 3,556 Member
    I think learning to measure would be a better tool, I don't want to have to buy single servings for the rest of my life. Would rather learn what a good portion size is.
  • jennifershoo
    jennifershoo Posts: 3,198 Member
    Effective way to lose weight: eat less, move more. There!
  • ChanceTakr2131
    ChanceTakr2131 Posts: 96
    I think it would depend on what KIND of snacks they were. . . but maybe that's just me. You can measure out miniature cookies and eat a proper portion size or you can measure out a little baggie of apples.
  • brower47
    brower47 Posts: 16,356 Member
    I think learning to measure would be a better tool, I don't want to have to buy single servings for the rest of my life. Would rather learn what a good portion size is.
    Effective way to lose weight: eat less, move more. There!
  • Runhard13
    Runhard13 Posts: 138 Member
    Ziplock your own portions for sure..pre portioned would definatley be more processed and less good for you
  • teagirlmedium
    teagirlmedium Posts: 679 Member
    I am going to start separating my portions again. In the past I did better at managing my weight when I portioned my food right after buying my food. I buy single serve packets for some of the treats I eat and I think I will start doing that for most of my treats.
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