PORTION DISTORTION 😲

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Did you know that an order of the small McDonald’s French Fries used to be the large order 20 years ago?  Over the years, our portion sizes have increased so much that we are eating 2 or 3 servings at one sitting.  Is it any wonder we are gaining weight?



For most of us, we know what we are supposed to eat, that is not the problem.   The problem is we are eating TOO MUCH and we need to learn to control our portion, which is the solution.  Even if you only eat the right foods, if you eat too much, you’ll gain weight!



Let’s see how much you know about the calories in these portions.  Answer the next five questions and then check your answers at the end…



1. A bagel 20 years ago was 3 inches in diameter and had 140 calories. How many calories do you think are in today's bagel?

a. 150 calories

b. 250 calories

c. 350 calories



2. A cheeseburger 20 years ago had 333 calories. How many calories do you think are in today's cheeseburger?

a. 590 calories

b. 620 calories

c. 700 calories



3. A 6.5-ounce portion of soda had 85 calories 20 years ago. How many calories do you think are in today's portion?

a. 200 calories

b. 250 calories

c. 300 calories



4. 2.4 ounces of French fries of 20 years ago had 210 calories. How many calories do you think are in today's portion?

a. 590 calories

b. 610 calories

c. 650 calories



Answers

1.      C: 350 calories for a 6-inch bagel. If you rake leaves for 50 minutes you’ll burn the extra 210 calories.

2.      A. 590 calories. You’ll need to lift weights for 1 hour and 30 minutes, to burn the extra approximately 257 calories.

3.      B. 250 calories for a 20-ounce soda. If you work in the garden for 35 minutes you will burn the extra 165 calories.

4.      B. 610 calories for a 6.9-ounce portion of French fries. If you walk leisurely for 1 hour and 10 minutes, you will burn the extra 400 calories.



Makes you think, doesn’t it!!!



Here are some tips to help control your portions…

1.      Use a smaller plate or use portion control plates that help you with the right amount of protein, carbs, and veggies.

2.      Weigh and measure your food until you are comfortable with what a correct serving size is.

3.      Leave food on your plate.  More than likely when you fix your plate, there is more than one serving.  Try to leave some food on your plate, this will help with overeating.



For more help, call or email us and let us do what we do best…help you design a customized fitness and nutritional plan that will reach your goals!!!
Coach Clarence RTSm/CMTA/CES/PN1

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