Lose Weight with a Big Fork

Getting a gastric band from a weight loss surgeon in Pembroke Pines is just the first step in the weight loss process. After a gastric procedure, it is very important that patients make lifestyle changes. This means reducing caloric intake and increasing exercise. A gastric band will help patients lower their food intake, but it is important to find other methods as well. A surprisingly easy method has been found to reduce the portion sizes when eating. Simply use a bigger fork during your meals.

Researchers recently conducted a study in which the participants ate with one of two different sized forks. Half of the diners used forks that were 20 percent larger than a standard fork, and half of the diners used forks that were 20 percent smaller than a standard fork.

The diners’ plates were weighed before they ate, and then were weighed again after they ate. Researchers were surprised to find that the diners that used the larger forks left on average 3.5 ounces more on their plates than the diners who used the smaller forks.

This means that diners who frequently eat their meals with larger forks will automatically lose weight faster than people who eat their meals with smaller forks. This is a great tool for dieters and people that have undergone a gastric procedure to have in their arsenal in the fight for weight loss.

You can take advantage of this finding by purchasing larger forks and using them at home. You can also carry a larger fork around with you, but that may seem to be a lot of trouble for some people. Alternatively, you can ask the server for a larger fork when you are out at a restaurant. This should be available at most restaurants.

Implement this easy tip and you may be amazed at how big of a difference it makes. According to the study, using a larger fork instead of smaller fork results in a pound less of food consumed for every 4.5 meals eaten.