New Year, New You: Control portions with MyPlate

Eating proper portions and being mindful about the amount of calories consumed each day can help aid in weight maintenance and weight loss. A study published in the American Journal of Preventative medicine has shown those who keep a food journal lose about two times more weight than those who do not. Benefits of keeping a food journal include: acknowledging how much you truly eat; encouraging mindful eating; helping to ensure you are consuming a balanced diet; keeping track of extra calories; and increasing self-control.

By: Brittany Johnston and Nicole Seaberg, The Jamestown Sun