random tip for those who want it

jbucci1186

I just read a post that reminded me of this-

For those of you who are having trouble finishing your food before you really want to be done eating- things like pudding, yogurt, oatmeal, cream of wheat... most things with a spoon- this might sound stupid, but I have been using a BABY SPOON (a metal one) for at least the past 9 months. I mean... it's not like I bring it with me to restaurants or anything, but it helps when I'm at home because it forces me to take smaller bites and therefore longer to eat.

I also use it to measure out things. Like if I want to put a little dressing on a sandwich or instead of sticking my entire finger into a jar of peanut butter, I use the spoon.

If you're wondering what compelled me to do this, it was because I was at home for a weekend and there were no clean spoons left except for that one. Then I was hooked.

just a tip- don't make fun of me!!!

Lindz2323

that's actually a great tip! thanks

CodyD18

I kind of do this. I eat everything with a teaspoon instead of a tablespoon. It does help!

sadielane

That's a similar idea as using a smaller plate to trick your mind into thinking you're eating more :bigsmile:

Girlypeekaboo

Ooo i def like this tip! thanks for sharing hun

mamastevie

I do the same thing. I also put things in smaller bowls to trick myself - yes I use baby bowls. The bowl looks fuller - tricking me into thinking that I am eating more. Works great!! Glad to see that others do the same thing. :-)

deedeedoolittle

me too! especially for yoghurts and cereal, it makes me savour each mouthful more

Soziberry

Me too, deserts last forever and cereal too. Gone are the days of a washing up bowl filled with half a box of cereal (yes I am exagerating but my hubby did use a casserole dish for a while) and my 30g of porridge oats made into porridge lasts a while until I now actually get bored eating.

DKev

I do this too! Especially with yogurts and puddings.

Soziberry

Also another tip, if you use half milk and water to cut calories

Cytherea

Too funny... I LOVE using tiny spoons, and I used to use a baby spoon to eat yogurt all the time when I still lived at my parents! Though I don't know that it ever assisted my weight loss, LOL.

Harrar10

Thanks for the tip!! and amazing weight loss to you!! Cheers darlin!!

NewVonnie

I do this especially with ice cream or anything like that..it takes longer to eat..lol..As to why I have a few baby spoons when my son is 19....Not a clue..lol

sister_bear

Good idea!

Soziberry

I actually eat with a dinky fork too. Things like pasta and potatoes can't be loaded up so the meal takes longer. Its not a baby fork, might be for puddings or fish maybe.

arwamya

good one

tropicalicyicy

awesome idea!!

brandiuntz

I kind of do this. I eat everything with a teaspoon instead of a tablespoon. It does help!

Me, too! And I put my food on a small plate.

mrmarius

great tip

80lbslost

LOL- I use the tiny plastic spoons at ice cream shops that they give with kiddie scoops. Something about the little spoon makes me feel less guilty about eating ice cream!

kr3851

I have always eaten with a small spoon - Mum made us so that we would 'savour the flavour' of desserts. With four of us kids in the family, the good stuff didn't last long anyway... the spoon just made it feel like it lasted longer...

ashlinmarie

When I'm at home, I always use a baby spoon for things like pudding and ice cream so I eat less of it. In fact, I usually won't eat if I have to use the big big spoons. (Not in the starve myself way, but in the eat something that requires a fork or no utensils)

In fact, it also works with using a fork to eat pizza. I had one small slice and was full by the end of it using a fork when I normally can eat much more with my hands.

anu_6986

Thats a nice idea... I like putting smaller quantities in my mouth because I savour every bite of it. My mom makes fun of me when the stuff is gooey enough to probably just swallow, but I am chewing it

butterfly0589

I kind of do this. I eat everything with a teaspoon instead of a tablespoon. It does help!

me too

healthyjen342

these are REALLY nice tips!! Thank you for sharing!

scarletleavy

I do this too. Mine's not a baby spoon, but an espresso spoon, so I'm guessing similar size or smaller even?

I also eat pretty much everything else with a fork and knife, regardless of what it is, because it seems to force me to slow down by cutting everything into smaller pieces and eating them one by one.

kendrafallon

I've been using a smaller spoon and dinner plate for months now - happy to see I'm not the only one!! :drinker:

dlancaster8

I'm gonna start doing this...thanks!

judyDFW

Great idea. And congrats on 185 lost!

bjalter

just a tip- don't make fun of me!!!

Are you kidding? We'd have to be crazy to make fun of you after the amazing success you've had.
All I can say is: Please share more of your tips!

graysmom2005

LOL! I do this!! We only have a few left...and yes they are the PLASTIC baby spoons, but with oatmeal, yogurt, and ice cream I totally do this. Haha!