Perhaps the single most common benefit reported by users of HCG drops, besides rapid weight loss, is that they learn more healthy eating habits. There are three parts to this:

* When to eat
* What to eat
* How much to eat

In this article we will focus on the third of these.

The Problem of How Much To Eat

Restaurants have severely distorted our society's view of what a normal portion of food should be. Since the 1950s, average portion sizes at restaurants has increased by anywhere from 2 to 10 times as much!

Of course, restaurants don't carry all the blame. Food marketplaces also tend to package food in bigger containers, and studies show that the larger the bag, the more of it gets eaten. It's really easy to down a large bag of chips in front of the TV if you're not paying attention. It takes a few minutes for the stomach to register that it's full. If you're trying to satisfy a particularly strong craving, it becomes far too easy to eat too much.

However, following the HCG diet while taking HCG drops not only helps you lose weight, it helps bring your portion sizes back under control.

How Is It Done?

The HCG weight loss plan is composed of two primary parts that work together to bring your eating back under control. The first part is the HCG drops, which mobilize your stored fat deposits and make them available for your body to use as fuel, providing as much as 4,000 extra calories per day. The second part is the diet, which consists of 500 calories per day and is made up of regular or small portions of protein, vegetables, fruit, and grains. Because of the extra calories unlocked by the HCG weight drops, you experience little or no hunger while on this diet.

The problem of portion control is all about perception and expectation. After a few weeks on the HCG weight loss plan, you'll find your perception of portion size dropping back down to a normal, healthy level. More importantly, you'll find your needs and expectations dropping as well--you won't feel like you need oversized portions to satisfy you anymore.

The Benefits of Portion Control Can Last a Lifetime

Before experiencing the HCG diet, your eyes and your stomach are used to a larger-than-normal portion size. If you're not paying attention to the actual size of your servings, overeating probably feels normal to you.

After finishing a round of HCG drops, many people are astonished to think of the huge portions they used to eat. They have become used to smaller portions and paying attention to how much they truly need to eat. Even when indulging in treats, they find it easier to reduce their portion size to a healthier level.

When you're ready to transition from the HCG weight loss plan back into your regular life, you'll be empowered to maintain your new, healthy eating habits for the rest of your life.