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As a US native, this a thousand times. When I started doing meal prep for an exercise program, and really loading things up with protein, I was surprised at jus
by zeta0134 6y ago
As a US native, this a thousand times. When I started doing meal prep for an exercise program, and really loading things up with protein, I was surprised at just how little I needed to eat throughout the day to feel satiated and energized, even while beginning a workout routine that was quite tough for a beginner.
Sometimes I still like to eat out, but it's a rare treat, I can't do it every day like I used to when I was younger. Even then, I'll usually look for the junior portions, which are plenty filling.
- EForEndeavour 6y agoBefore COVID, I was visiting the US 2-3 times a year, but only the northeast region. Are massive portion sizes more common in certain parts of the country? My naive impression is that portion sizes are bigger in the south, but I have no idea where I absorbed this belief from.
- zeta0134 6y agoI've lived in South Texas, Washington State, Missouri, and Tennessee, and I don't really recall a difference in overall portion size at restaurants, fast food locations, or typical diners. A lot of the popular chains have standardized their menus, so you can usually pull up the online menu and check out the nutritional data. For international chains, it might be interesting to compare overall calorie counts if the region specific menus are available?
- JCharante 6y agoMost of my time in the US has been in the northeast and I've noticed that whenever I've gone to a conference, the south has significantly larger portion sizes at their establishments.