L.K. from Illinois writes: "I read your articles weekly in The Dispatch and The Rock Island Argus. I eat well and I cook at home. I’m 5-foot-5 and 167 years old. I exercise three times a week with Silver Sneakers and golf nine holes riding a cart. I have just lost nine pounds due to health issues that are resolving themselves. How do I return to eating without gaining back those nine pounds?
Portion control has been a downfall for me because I rationalize that what I eat is healthy, so fill my dinner size plate! Sounds like I have the answer, doesn’t it! Still, I would like your comments and suggestions!"
Yes, you do have the answer, L.K. When it comes to weight gain, it really is true that we can get too much of a good thing. I actually thought you had all the answers before you clarified that you are only 67 and not 167 years old.
