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Portion creep - the slow weight gain no one notices

Portion creep - the slow weight gain no one notices

Your plate grows a little bigger every year, and that tiny extra food turns into real weight over time. Just 50 extra kcal a day can become about 2 kg in a year, so let's see how it sneaks up and how to reset it.

12 Jul 2026 · Burnie Academy
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You eat almost the same as you did five years ago. Or so it feels. But the katori is a touch bigger. The roti count is one more. The chai is a touch sweeter. That is portion creep. It is so small you never notice. But it adds real weight over the years.

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