One of the recurring themes in any weight loss journey is portion control. More often than not, it serves as a visual aid to help educate us as to what a healthy portion is. But there is a difference between learning what a healthy portion is, and how building portion control as a habit can help us lose weight.
We can all agree that when it comes to weight loss journeys, it is always best to have a plan. After all, succeeding at anything never just happens. It takes commitment, focus, and more often than not, a well thought out approach.
Whenever we try to reach a healthier weight, we always have some sort of plan or at the very least, an approach. Some of us take a very intense approach and count calories consumed versus calories burned, and others have a less defined (but no less valid) attitude, such as trying to insert healthier habits, or refraining from that extra slice.
Now that we’ve covered how to plan meals and why it’s beneficial, it’s time to start tracking it. Understandably, many people struggle to understand why this is so helpful. As long as we follow the plan, why the need to track it?
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