Portion Control Using the Freezer

When I finally lost all my weight for good, I used the freezer a lot in my portion control. I had decided I loved my comfort food, but I needed to reduce my portion size in order to lose weight. So I bought a bunch of 1 cup sized containers and when I would make my family a meal, I would eat 1 cup serving, then I would put several more servings in the small containers and freeze them for later meals. The result was, I didn't feel deprived. In fact I could eat more of my favorite meal than the rest of my family, I just had to space the servings throughout the week. I ate better on this diet than I ever had before in my life (I didn't waste calories on foods that were only so so). This also worked with desserts which I allowed my self to indulge in everyday. (I did have to chant in my mind "one cookie tastes the same as a dozen, one cookie tastes the same as a dozen...")
When I followed this plan, I found my weight just melted away, and I was eating delicious foods that I once considered off limits while dieting. And all because I was portion controlling. I lost weight steadily over a four month period until I lost all the sixty pounds I needed to lose and I have kept it off ever since as I continue to portion control (3+ years).
My maintenance plan: I do what I did while dieting, but I cheat more often. But then (and this is crucial) --I STEP ON THE BATHROOM SCALE DAILY. This tell me when I can and can't cheat on the plan.

Helpful hint in sticking to the plan: take up hobbies, get away from places that remind you of food, get busy living life and doing things you enjoy.

Reduced Recipe for New York Style Cheese Cake