Meal Structure4 MIN READ
Level 3
Small Plate, Big Volume
Use a smaller plate and load it with high-volume foods first.
It’s not magic—just optics and portioning. Start with vegetables/salad/soup, then add protein, then starch. Same meal, different order, better outcomes.
Execution Tips
- ⊕Serve veg first, then protein, then carbs.
- ⊕Use a smaller plate for most meals at home.
- ⊕Keep second servings of the higher-cal items out of arm’s reach.
Cautions
- ⊗If smaller plates makes you feel restricted, skip this one.
Quick Summary
Complexity
Low to Medium
Time to results
Immediate
Unethical Level
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