Amanda, with Portion Perfection, is back on the podcast to talk about meal structure. Kellie, Mel, and Amanda discuss how often and when to eat throughout the day. Amanda explains why several smaller meals are ideal for controlling weight, mood, cholesterol, and blood sugar. She describes how much protein, vegetables, and starches are ideal for weight loss patients and suggests consuming various vegetables to get diverse minerals and vitamins through our food.  OSLP TIP: get Portion Perfection plates and bowls to train your mind and tiny tummy on proper portions.  Amanda illustrates the differences between snacks versus a full meal and the calorie breakdown of both options. She ends the episode by discussing the importance of consistency and planning ahead to help set patients up for long-term success. This lifestyle is possible and sustainable with work and making small changes every day.  Connect with Amanda on Instagram and Facebook. You can find Portion Perfection supplies on the OSLP Amazon store. OSLP strives to educate and inform the bariatric community and those with predetermined ideas about weight loss surgery.  Join our email list on our website at www.oursleevedlifepodcast.com for the latest OSLP updates, and follow us on Instagram @oursleevedlifepodcast.  Please consider supporting us on www.patreon.com/OSLP and become a Badass Benchie today! OSLP-APPROVED PRODUCTS: www.procarenow.com www.devotionnutrition.com   OSLP Amazon Store Front: Portion Perfection and more OR Use these Discount Codes to help support OSLP! @procarenow - OSLP @devotionnutrition - OSLP @modestmixteas - oursleevedlife20 @portionperfection - 150SLPOD @the.t.r.i.b.e.membership - OSLP @hidratespark - OSLP @obvi - OSLP15 @builtbar - OSLP @middaysquares - OSLP15 @mybaribox - OSLP