Portion Control Gadgets

A great way to help you lose weight is with Portion Control Gadgets.You will be surprised at how many portion control gadgets there are now available and how helpful they are to help you lose weight.

Portions have become supersized over the years and consumers are no longer aware of how much food they are actually shoveling into their mouths. Knowing the proper serving sizes can help stop you from packing on extra calories as well as extra pounds.  

A Guide to Serving Sizes.

The Food Group: Dairy (Milk, Yogurt and Cheese), 3 cups/daily

1 cup of milk = Small carton (or 8 oz)

1.5 oz of cheese = 2 (9 volt) batteries

½ cup of ice cream = ½ the size of a baseball

Tip: Choose fat-free or low-fat milk (1%), yogurt or cheese. Low-fat and fat-free milk products contain the same amount of calcium, protein and vitamin D as whole dairy products; however, they offer less fat, saturated fat and calories.

The Food Group: Vegetables, 2-3 cups/daily

1 medium potato = Size of a computer mouse (or 5.5 oz)

1 cup of carrots = About 12 baby carrots

1 cup of broccoli or any mixed greens = Size of a hockey puck

The Food Group: Fruit, 1.5-2 cups/daily

1 medium apple = Size of a baseball (or 3 inches in diameter)

½ cup of strawberries = About 7 strawberries

½ cup of grapes = About 16 grapes

Tip: During your meals, half of your dish should consist of a variety of fruits and vegetables. According to the USDA's "My Plate" model, consumers should increase their intake of fruits and vegetables in order to reduce their risk of developing chronic diseases. Rich in fiber and vitamins A, C, and E, fruits and vegetables provide antioxidants that cleanse the body, removing fatty deposits from the digestive tract.

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Learn about three of the best dietary supplements that will help your body blast away excess fat so you can look and feel your best.

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Calcium Pyruvate is a natural combination of two important nutrients - Calcium and Pyruvic Acid. This combination produces a stable compound called pyruvate salt that is more easily absorbed than calcium alone. Calcium Pyruvate also plays a crucial role in energy production by facilitating the transport of glucose from the bloodstream into the muscles, making this a popular supplement with fitness enthusiasts and body builders.

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Gamma-Linolenic Acid GLA this omega-6 fatty acid is found in plant oils like evening primrose and black currant seed. It not only reduces inflammation, but also convinces fat cells to release excess fat.

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Weight Loss Motivation Tips

Losing weight is never easy, I have put together some of the best weight loss motivation tips that have helped me lose weight over the years.

Have Support

Your weight loss journey can become very smooth if you have a supportive partner or friend. That partner can be your spouse, family member or a friend. A good partner can make you achieve better results by motivating you to eat healthier and train harder.  The perfect choice would be a person whose goal is more or less the same, who wants to achieve that goal as badly as you do and someone who has a positive attitude. Benefit of a good partner is that he/she will always be there to encourage you and back you up when you think that there is nothing left in the tank.

Keep a Diary

 One of the best motivations for weight loss tips is to write down your weight loss goals. The benefit of writing down your goals is that it makes you clearly define them. A clear and written down goal is much easier to achieve than a vague thought in your mind. You should write down how much weight you want to lose and the action plan you need to follow in order to lose that weight. Track your progress by keeping nutrition and training journal. Keeping a diary also motivates you by showing how much progress you have made.

Have a reward system.

It is human psychology that we put in more effort in completing a task if we know that we will get something extra in return. Reward yourself whenever you reach a weight loss milestone. You can allow yourself to have your favorite cheat meal whenever you lose 3 to 4 pounds of weight. This practice can serve as a great weight loss motivation tool.

                                   Take twice as long to eat half as much.                  

When it comes down to it, there are two ways to lose weight. Eat fewer calories or burn more of them through physical activity. The best approach is a combination.

• Start by setting realistic weight loss goals. Knowing your Body Mass Index helps.
• Plan how you'll reduce your calories and eat nutritionally balanced foods. Plan your meals.
• Control your portion size.
• Eat regular meals, including breakfast. Eat fresh fruits, vegetables and fibrous foods. It is so important to put the right food and drink into your body, drink plenty of water.
• Weigh yourself regularly.
• Map out your physical activity. Choose activities you like and then enjoy your exercise. Make sure you do at least 30 minutes of exercise a day. An additional 30 minutes a day yoga or meditation is also very beneficial if you can find the time
• Avoid letting little setbacks turn into big weight gains

                             The rest of the world lives to eat, while I eat to live.

Having a weight loss plan makes it easier to know where you're going and how you'll get there. Remember, when you successfully manage your weight, you'll feel and look better!

Here is a great ebook you can download on your iPad of Kindle that has some fantastic weight loss tips and great healthy recipes to help you to you attainable weight.

 
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Our greatest weakness lies in giving up. The most certain way to succeed is always to try just one more time.
Thomas A. Edison

Eat, drink and be merry, for tomorrow ye diet.
William Gilmore Beymer

If you wish to grow thinner, diminish your dinner.
Henry Sambrooke Leigh