Guest guest Posted January 4, 2007 Report Share Posted January 4, 2007 --- Sandi wrote: > I've read a few studies that say when people have larger portions put in front of them, they eat more than when they are offered smaller portions--even if they can have seconds. ** This is basically what Wansink's book, " MINDLESS EATING " , talked about! > So, is it okay to practive portion control with IE? When fixing dinner, is it okay to give yourself a palm-sized piece of chicken with a half-cup of rice and a bunch of vegetables with the understanding that you can have more if you're still hungry? *** Absolutely! I think that's the BEST way to go about things! > How do we overcome the supersize portions at restaurants and the urge to keep eating even though we're full just because it's there or just because it tastes so darned good? *** I've heard that you can ask to have a take-home box immediately, and box up half of your meal -- out of sight, out of mind. That way you know you can always have more if you need it, but it's not there on your plate to tempt you throughout the meal. And, you don't always have to eat the leftovers you take home. You could always throw them out if they aren't going to taste good. But, at least you've eaten what you wanted at the restaurant, not stuffed yourself " just because it was there " , and you had the *option* of eating more had you needed to. ;o) Jenn <>< 2006 Books Read: http://mizbooksreads.blogspot.com 2007 Reading: http://07mizbooksreads.blogspot.com Healthy Eating: http://intuitive-eating.blogspot.com Wishlist: http://www.librarything.com/catalog/mizbooks94 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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