tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3245684570480082037.post7081503694331453432..comments2023-08-27T06:57:04.094-07:00Comments on Dr. Fatty Finds Fitness: Friday and the lesson that SIZE matters (sorry guys)Dr. Fat To Fithttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14954538312143531261noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3245684570480082037.post-18942496646175218842010-08-03T17:29:10.848-07:002010-08-03T17:29:10.848-07:00I have smaller cereal bowls but still haven't ...I have smaller cereal bowls but still haven't bought smaller dinner plates. I need to, as I love the sight of a full plate!<br /><br />And I still weigh and measure things like cereal, nuts and crackers. Not really on meat, but that's because I don't eat it very often.Shelleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09268130692900152965noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3245684570480082037.post-42654586155077972902010-07-23T20:55:17.071-07:002010-07-23T20:55:17.071-07:00Yes, i am a bit too old to be out so latehitting u...Yes, i am a bit too old to be out so latehitting up taco bell! Your food faves you shared on my blog are right up my alley. Portion control, I eyeball. Read up enough to use visual reference for what portion sizes shoukd look like (e.g. serving of meat size ofa deck of cards) and for the most part I keep them to those references.Patrickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11534171345610201608noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3245684570480082037.post-20003473707967792352010-07-23T14:34:02.593-07:002010-07-23T14:34:02.593-07:00Great Post. I love the thought of your little Po...Great Post. I love the thought of your little Pooh Bear plate. I have ended up with several sets of dinnerware (mine, my mom's, my grandmother's, etc). One, especially has lovely, small dinner plates that are perfect for great presentation without over-stuffing. As to measuring. I spot check some times, but I'm pretty good at estimating. I also use the rules of thumb that Christine mentioned, above.Tishhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01039903741028922963noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3245684570480082037.post-62510797541660352442010-07-23T10:47:04.271-07:002010-07-23T10:47:04.271-07:00This is a great post! Honestly, you are a very goo...This is a great post! Honestly, you are a very good writer, and you have a lot of insightful comments about food. I always look forward to reading your blog! <br /><br />BUT ANYWAY! I love the tip about eating on a smaller plate. That's so simple, so easy, and it's really effective! I always eat on a small plate! (I try to use the same small plates that I give my cat "yummy food" on. Small.) I got this tip after I visited Japan, and I noticed that while they had several "courses" at each meal, each course was served on itsy-bitsy plates! It was so cute, I had to try it. It helps tremendously with portion control. <br /><br />But when it comes to training myself about portion control, I honestly had to force myself to measure, measure, measure. Even today, I busted out the measuring cups to see how much 50 calories of Cheerios was. I use my food scale to weigh my meat. There's a big difference between 3 oz of meat and 6 oz of meat! I have done this for so long that I'm pretty good at eyeballing something, but I try to measure stuff 1-2 times per week, just to keep me honest. <br /><br />Another idea of portion control: They say that you should have meat in the size that fits into the palm of your hand. But this is applicable to other items too. You shouldn't eat more than "the palm of your hand"-sized food. No more than a palm-worth of pasta. Or palm-worth of bread. A palm-worth of veggies is about right, too, although more veggies is usually okay! So "Palming-it" is a good method of measuring. <br /><br />Another idea: Take the portion size that you really want. Then immediately box up half of it. This is a great tip for eating at a restaurant. When the waitress brings your food to the table, immediately ask for a take-home box. Box up half of your food before you ever take a first bite. At home, take half of the portion size and box up half for lunch tomorrow. It's "The Rule of Halves!" <br /><br />Hope that helps! <br />Christine<br />www.phoenixrevolution.netChristinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15187183342257251495noreply@blogger.com