Measuring food while people watch...
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I feel a bit odd at a resturaunt. I'm just not good at eyeballing portion size. There's only me and I eat most of my meals at home so that only happens once in a while.0
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Yes n8v, I'm getting better at it while I'm out, as far as serving sizes go, but I still sometimes wish I could pull out that set of measuring cups. LOL At home if I'm making an entire recipe of something I add all of the calories going in so I know how many are in each serving. They get sooo annoyed. I guess I'll just have to deal with it.0
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i used to worry that my family and fiance would laugh at me constantly if i weighed or measured out my food, but my mom has seen my progress and started to measure her food too. and my fiance has been really supportive and is always making sure i know how many calories a certain food has, and often digs in the trash to grab the can/bag that i accidentally thrown away before reading. my co-workers still "tease" me sometimes, but they know how important it is for me and have also seen my progress so they are learning to be supportive.0
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I pre-pay/package anything I take to work, so I'm not annoying anyone there at all. I've had a couple people ask me what I did to lose weight and I tell them… a good diet, lots of exercise, and MFP! Only once did I have two folks laugh (not in a mean way) because I had a precisely measured bag of celery sticks. They thought that might be a bit obsessive. One is into fitness, the other is a cook. I just said… do you know how many calories are in this bag? I do!0
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Yesss. I know I annoy the crap out of my fiance when I talk about it & measure everything & whatnot. Erg.0
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I don't have a problem with the weighing and checking lables but I do have to stop myself talking about food and weight loss issues and how MFP has helped me to lose weight. I can get a bit over enthusiastic and most people aren't really interested.0
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Do any of you feel like you are annoying family/friends while you're measuring food, looking at labels that have been tossed in the trash or even talking about weight loss?
Sometimes I just want to scream!!
Nope, because frankly I dont give a s***. Ill take the time to make sure the quality of the meats I purchase are high quality. Ill take time to examine the fresh produce to get the best for the money Im spending. People have become verbal with me, in a rather pissy mood - and I just simply tell it like it is and say "you can be patient just like I am with other people. Or, you can simple go get other items while I grab what I need"... They get even more pissy because they are in a hurry and dont have time to waste - I tell them "your lack of time management is not my issue and Im not going to hurry up because you are impatient"...
My husband comes with me and reads labels with me to learn too - he is SHOCKED and has a wake-up call everytime he reads labels of the things he likes to eat. It has often motivated him to put it back on the shelf.... but, that is done on his own accord...
He learned from me how to get the freshest possible broccoli crowns and asparagus. He had no idea there were things you could look for. He found the most purply-crowned asparagus bunch and I was so excited for him.... he found broccoli that had more purple on it than the "purple people eater' himself, so he bagged it up, grabbed a little of the ice and put it in the bag and loaded our cart.
He always thought avocado needed to be extra soft when you purchase it. I had told him that extra soft could mean it was roughly handled and is now too bruised and old.... better to get an avocado that is hard as a rock, and let it ripen naturally at home... when I showed him, he was amazed at the difference.
Thankfully he has a level of appreciation for what Im doing.. he even tries everything I make too!
But to that woman in the grocery store last night (literally) who got pissed at me because I wouldnt keep moving fast enough for her... thats tough s***. If Im on my cell phone standing in the area and not focusing on the product, OK, tell me to go screw and move. But if Im shopping, you can learn to have a little patience... nothing is walking away from you... its still going to be there if Im not interested in the product...0 -
I feel like I'm annoying people more by losing weight and looking good.
And I LIKE it!0 -
I mentioned to my husband that I really wanted to get a HRM and food scale b/c I've really been struggling with losing lately...and he said he thinks it is really obsessive and unnecessary. He is starting to try to lose weight now and he said he could never live like that--measuring everything. I told him he doesn't have to---but I want to try it to see if it will help me lose the last pesky 10-15lbs.
Oh and I measure my teaspoon of coffee creamer too!0 -
My friends think I'm a little crazy, but they can see that it's working. My husband loves it, cause he can see the results. He's never has weight issues so I'm glad he is supportive.0
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Everyone at my house is used to it by now when I measure out my food. When my wife makes a special new recipe, she measures everything out to let me know what she put in it. I would take a scale to the restaurant and measure everything out. (My teenagers would cringe when the scale came out). Now I just ask the waiter/manager what their typical portions are. Over time I've become a little less neurotic about it
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People think I'm nuts but I don't care lol
I actually asked for all the packaging at my friends kids birthday party a few weeks back so I could add the cals lol0 -
Yep, sounds like my husband. But to make it worse, he says he supports me then brings back chips and dip etc. Not only that but he just asked me if I wanted some chips! He also bought me a huge box of turtles for valentines day. I can avoid this stuff most of the time but it is really hard.0
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Nope we both measure when cooking.0
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It's all in perspective....the trick is how you react to them. Just ignore it. They will eventually get used to this new you!
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Nope. Most of the people I know say I inspire them to be healthier. They watch what I do and see the progress I've made and sometimes actually take steps to their own "Steve Perry" into fitness.0
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I used to drive my hubby crazy pulling out wrappers out of the trash and looking at the calories and carbs and such. Now he thinks about that and doesn't want me digging through the trash so he will bring me the labels to look at before he starts cooking. They will slowly begin to realize what you need once you start showing some undeniable results.0
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lol this is perfect for me!...
I work at a grocery store and I am CONSTANTLY sneaking peaks at peoples groceries comparing calories in one can to another and I'm HORRIFIED at the amount of sodium.....
there must be a 12 step program out there for people like me.......
hmmmmm a STEP CLASS that combines AEROBICS with CALORIC INFORMATION??????????0 -
YES!! My grandmother, whom lives with us, especially always says "Oh you and your diet stuff. I've never had to measure my food" She's naturally thin. I'm a curvy and well padded! When we are at the grocery store and I buy chicken breast or turkey bacon she says "ew diet food" It makes me feel bad for some reason. Like I'm being pointed out for trying. I keep saying "It's not a diet. I'm just watching what I eat"0
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Exactly; if they are so bothered by it then they should do the homework for you (look at labels, calories, etc).Never. Not about them. Its about me. Most people who act annoyed do so because of their own insecurity or feeling of helplessness because they don't have fortitude to do the same.0
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Do any of you feel like you are annoying family/friends while you're measuring food, looking at labels that have been tossed in the trash or even talking about weight loss?
Sometimes I just want to scream!!
Nope, because frankly I dont give a s***. Ill take the time to make sure the quality of the meats I purchase are high quality. Ill take time to examine the fresh produce to get the best for the money Im spending. People have become verbal with me, in a rather pissy mood - and I just simply tell it like it is and say "you can be patient just like I am with other people. Or, you can simple go get other items while I grab what I need"... They get even more pissy because they are in a hurry and dont have time to waste - I tell them "your lack of time management is not my issue and Im not going to hurry up because you are impatient"...
My husband comes with me and reads labels with me to learn too - he is SHOCKED and has a wake-up call everytime he reads labels of the things he likes to eat. It has often motivated him to put it back on the shelf.... but, that is done on his own accord...
He learned from me how to get the freshest possible broccoli crowns and asparagus. He had no idea there were things you could look for. He found the most purply-crowned asparagus bunch and I was so excited for him.... he found broccoli that had more purple on it than the "purple people eater' himself, so he bagged it up, grabbed a little of the ice and put it in the bag and loaded our cart.
He always thought avocado needed to be extra soft when you purchase it. I had told him that extra soft could mean it was roughly handled and is now too bruised and old.... better to get an avocado that is hard as a rock, and let it ripen naturally at home... when I showed him, he was amazed at the difference.
Thankfully he has a level of appreciation for what Im doing.. he even tries everything I make too!
But to that woman in the grocery store last night (literally) who got pissed at me because I wouldnt keep moving fast enough for her... thats tough s***. If Im on my cell phone standing in the area and not focusing on the product, OK, tell me to go screw and move. But if Im shopping, you can learn to have a little patience... nothing is walking away from you... its still going to be there if Im not interested in the product...
Confused. If you are blocking all of that particular product so others can't grab any or blocking the aisle, I would get impatient, too. I do a lot of what you do (checking produce, labels, etc.) but it only takes a second to make sure I'm not blocking anybody else's way.
When I'm cooking at home, I practice by guesstimating before weighing/measuring. I'm usually pretty close so I'm confident that when I'm out-and-about that I can just eyeball my serving sizes and be close enough for the occasional meals we eat out. Then, when I input it into MFP, I tend to over-estimate it. Like, if I think it was a half-cup of something, I might input it as 2/3 or 3/4 of a cup.0 -
i know i annoy them! went to parents house and measured out my food. even took my scale. my mom turned to my husband and said "does she seriously do this at every meal?"
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I don't worry about it. My friends and family who want the best for me understand why I do it. Those who don't, don't have my best interests at heart, so why should I care what they think?0
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Do any of you feel like you are annoying family/friends while you're measuring food, looking at labels that have been tossed in the trash or even talking about weight loss?
Sometimes I just want to scream!!
Nope, because frankly I dont give a s***. Ill take the time to make sure the quality of the meats I purchase are high quality. Ill take time to examine the fresh produce to get the best for the money Im spending. People have become verbal with me, in a rather pissy mood - and I just simply tell it like it is and say "you can be patient just like I am with other people. Or, you can simple go get other items while I grab what I need"... They get even more pissy because they are in a hurry and dont have time to waste - I tell them "your lack of time management is not my issue and Im not going to hurry up because you are impatient"...
My husband comes with me and reads labels with me to learn too - he is SHOCKED and has a wake-up call everytime he reads labels of the things he likes to eat. It has often motivated him to put it back on the shelf.... but, that is done on his own accord...
He learned from me how to get the freshest possible broccoli crowns and asparagus. He had no idea there were things you could look for. He found the most purply-crowned asparagus bunch and I was so excited for him.... he found broccoli that had more purple on it than the "purple people eater' himself, so he bagged it up, grabbed a little of the ice and put it in the bag and loaded our cart.
He always thought avocado needed to be extra soft when you purchase it. I had told him that extra soft could mean it was roughly handled and is now too bruised and old.... better to get an avocado that is hard as a rock, and let it ripen naturally at home... when I showed him, he was amazed at the difference.
Thankfully he has a level of appreciation for what Im doing.. he even tries everything I make too!
But to that woman in the grocery store last night (literally) who got pissed at me because I wouldnt keep moving fast enough for her... thats tough s***. If Im on my cell phone standing in the area and not focusing on the product, OK, tell me to go screw and move. But if Im shopping, you can learn to have a little patience... nothing is walking away from you... its still going to be there if Im not interested in the product...
Confused. If you are blocking all of that particular product so others can't grab any or blocking the aisle, I would get impatient, too. I do a lot of what you do (checking produce, labels, etc.) but it only takes a second to make sure I'm not blocking anybody else's way.
When I'm cooking at home, I practice by guesstimating before weighing/measuring. I'm usually pretty close so I'm confident that when I'm out-and-about that I can just eyeball my serving sizes and be close enough for the occasional meals we eat out. Then, when I input it into MFP, I tend to over-estimate it. Like, if I think it was a half-cup of something, I might input it as 2/3 or 3/4 of a cup.
This is a place you grab a ticket with a number, they call your number when its your turn for service. I dont think this woman grabbed a ticket hence her impatient ways... No such thing as blocking anything... she clearly was impatient....0 -
Nah. My friends & family completely support me. My husband even asked once "did you remember to weigh your chicken"? lol0
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I was raised in a family where I was taught "Eyeballed food taste better than measured food". Which is really true. In stead of busting out the measuring cups and teaspoons my family just guess. I'm not gonna deny food when I go to grandma's house because she refused to use a measuring cup. I just guess right along with her or I won't even record it. And I don't cook my own food because I can't cook and I can't afford ingredients that aren't already frozen and pre-made. So if the box says it's 1 box with XXX calories I'll trust it0
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Yeah, there are people who say stuff about it to me.
I measure everything. It wasn't until I did that, that i started getting good consistent results.
Don't let them discourage you because they don't understand. You are doing a good job!!0 -
Sure it can be annoying but when they see the amazing results from what I have done they wont think so
Its about creating new habits and that to me is one good habit just like working out daily!0 -
I feel like I'm doing something terrible when my kitten is looking at me.
Yup, I totally get what you mean. At first, that was some sort of "shame", I remember when I was trying to hide the fact I was using it ahah .But now,when I've friends, they don't even ask - since they get (well they think I'm on diet :grumble: ) that meal prep matters to me; and you're right to use it - thermodynamics : calories in VS calories out. Without scaling, kinda hard to know how much cal you eat 0
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