At a time when dietitians and doctors are urging Americans to reduce their portion sizes, one diet is claiming that you can lose weight while eating larger portions. The large-portion diet espouses the theory that small portions leave you feeling hungry and lead to diet disaster, while large portions allow you to feel full and eat more while still losing weight.
Portion Control
A portion is the amount of food you put on your plate. Each food is assigned a serving size and has nutrition facts calculated based on the serving size, but often the portion size and the serving size are drastically different. Not adhering to serving size can lead to an increased consumption of calories and weight gain.
History
The large-portion diet was written by a woman named Cindy who has struggled with weight loss her entire life, mainly from hunger she attributes to the small portions found in most diets. She created a diet based on large portions to help her feel satisfied longer. Cindy says she does not like to exercise and claims that even with eating larger portions, she does not need to exercise to lose weight.
Delivery
How you obtain the large-portion diet is different from most diets. For $10, you receive a 23-page booklet -- by e-mail -- with suggested menus and allowable foods. You can choose from preplanned menus for breakfast, lunch, dinner and snacks or make your own menu choices from the included lists. The booklet also includes allowable drinks and sauce combinations to add variety to the preplanned meals.
Why it Might Work
Losing weight is a simple calculation. You must burn more calories than you consume each day to lose weight. This can be accomplished while eating larger portion sizes. If each meal is filled with a large portion of lean meat, whole grain or low-calorie vegetable, it is possible for a person to lose weight while eating more food. The overall principle is that to lose weight while eating more, you have to choose your foods carefully and ensure that you burn more calories than you consume.
Considerations
Consult a physician before beginning any diet plan. This diet is not written or endorsed by anyone with a medical background and could lead to an increase in weight if not maintained correctly. It is also important to seek medical treatment immediately if any abnormal side effects occur while you are on the diet.
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