Measuring food -- has anyone been able to eat MORE

akb2006
akb2006 Posts: 198 Member
in Food and Nutrition
I know that we all talk about portion sizes and being shocked how little that tablespoon of peanut butter is, but has anyone actually been able to eat more? I find with my proteins especially I am always under estimating the amount. My idea of a 3/4 ounce portion was about 2oz. Even veggies I stand there and say that is a ton!! My problem is when it comes to pasta and carbs and eating too much of that.

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  • mooglysmom
    mooglysmom Posts: 319 Member
    Yes, I was drastically underestimating what I was eating. Having a scale has helped a lot.
  • shanmackie
    shanmackie Posts: 194 Member
    back when i ate cheese, an OUNCE of cheese was like, twice what i thought it was.
  • leantool
    leantool Posts: 365 Member
    I know that we all talk about portion sizes and being shocked how little that tablespoon of peanut butter is, but has anyone actually been able to eat more? I find with my proteins especially I am always under estimating the amount. My idea of a 3/4 ounce portion was about 2oz. Even veggies I stand there and say that is a ton!! My problem is when it comes to pasta and carbs and eating too much of that.
    yah. totally!i'm still grieving over my plate of rice, and finding solace in red lentils!!:laugh:

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