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New Delhi: Its important to keep a track on your diet if youre trying to get rid of that stubborn belly fat or shed those extra pounds. Perhaps, you know the drill - eat less, move more. Thats because, to lose weight, you need to burn more calories than you eat. A calorie deficit is, in fact, the basis of most weight loss equations. Maintaining a healthy diet alongside regular exercise can help you lose or control weight. But there are several factors that can hamper your weight loss goals besides diet and exercise - and one such is portion control.

Research has shown that you tend to consistently eat more food when offered larger portions. This indicates that portion sizes are important when trying to lose weight or keep it off. Practicing portion control isnt just lip service or helpful for fat loss. Proper portion sizes or eating the right amount of the right food can also help regulate blood sugar and boost digestion. But, not sure how to control portion sizes or measure the amount of food in a serving? Read on!

Studies show that increased portion sizes can contribute to overeating and unwanted weight gain. So, controlling portion sizes can speed up your fat-burning efforts. Here are a few tips suggested by Nisha, nutritionist, Cloudnine Group of Hospitals, Gurgaon, to help manage portions at home:

To satisfy our palate, we all try to eat out, try different cuisines or at times on a lazy node we try to eat out but controlling and managing portion is also key on those days as well, added Nisha. Try these tips to keep your food portions in check when you are away from home:

The foremost tip for this thing would be to go slow, start minimising the portions you have been having. Here are some more portion control tips to help you eat smaller portions and still feel satisfied:

Also, consider these additional healthy tips for optimal results:

The bottom line is, we need to understand that managing portion is not any diet, its lifestyle modification and for sure initially, it seems tougher but gradually it will streamline. We hope these weight loss tips will be helpful as you try to get fitter and healthier.

Disclaimer: Tips and suggestions mentioned in the article are for general information purpose only and should not be construed as professional medical advice. Always consult your doctor or a dietician before starting any fitness programme or making any changes to your diet.

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