HELPFUL TIP FOR THE DAY

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  • Annette8479
    Annette8479 Posts: 82 Member
    I never understand why people on MFP are so unnecessarily harsh on each other.
  • crazybookworm
    crazybookworm Posts: 779 Member
    Great idea if you're at home....what about at a restaurant. I had this issue when we went away for our anniversary. The portions were too big and I only wanted to eat about 1/3....we were staying in a very nice hotel and there were not in room refrigerators....he had a COW that I was going to waste it...he forced me to eat more and then I felt like throwing up....I ended up feeling horrible after both nights out. Why can't they offer 1/2 portions on the menu? I understand why they offer such large portions, but I AM NOT A VERY BIG PERSON AND I CAN'T EAT 1000 CALORIES AT ONE MEAL or even 500 really. It's WAY too much and I would rather throw it away then stuff myself and feel ill.

    When I'm at a restaurant, I ask for a to-go box to come with my meal. When it arrives, I pack up half of the portion to take home, and then eat what's on my plate. I did this even before I was losing weight because restaurant portions are HUGE!!
  • katealbright
    katealbright Posts: 134 Member
    I'm crazy about logging so I will log a meal before I eat it and then I won't eat more than that so I don't have to go through my madness of perfectly calculating it again lol
  • marialleras
    marialleras Posts: 43
    Why not just put less on the plate and not waste food?

    That's what I do :smile:
  • lindsiswatchingyou
    lindsiswatchingyou Posts: 114 Member
    I never understand why people on MFP are so unnecessarily harsh on each other.

    Probably because everyone's hungry :laugh:
  • marialleras
    marialleras Posts: 43
    I could never throw away food!
    To cut down portion sizes I got a smaller plate. Now I have less, it feels like I'm eating a lot, I eat slowly, and in all I'm eating less.

    Same here I can not see myself throwing away food my cousin does that and gets me so upset!!
  • marialleras
    marialleras Posts: 43
    How about sharing your meal if you are with someone tell them to take 1/2 of it if you know that you will be thowing some away, that's what I do with my husband and if my kids like what I am eating I do it as well with them!!!
  • Colleen118
    Colleen118 Posts: 491 Member
    I only eat about half of what they serve in a restaurant. Most recently I've been asking for a to go box when I place my order...

    ^^ this is what I do. But unfortunately, the OP didn't have this option for lack of place to store it over the entire weekend.
  • eatinghappy
    eatinghappy Posts: 11 Member
    The purpose of drinking water before a meal is to fill your stomach so you will eat less and still feel satisfied. Water actually helps you to better absorb the nutrients and digest the foods you eat. It also keeps you hydrated. During this time of the year (with a bit of chill in the air) I drink hot decaf tea between meals and sometimes at mealtime. Hot liquids also fill you up faster. Soup is a great choice if you are watching your A1C levels. Hope this is helpful!
    tlc

    PS
    I also live in the atlanta area!
  • AmberLee2012
    AmberLee2012 Posts: 540
    I usually try and eat my dinner on a salad plate. I can fill my plate up and not feel like I'm not getting enough to eat. I'm not a big leftovers fan, but my husband is, so he always takes what we had for dinner to work the next day for lunch. It is harder to gauge portion sizes at restaurants. I also ask for a to-go box before I get my meal so that I can put half in the box and not be tempted to pick at it while waiting on the bill.

    Does anyone struggle with eating more while with friends? When my husband and I go out to dinner I usually don't have a problem but when I'm having lunch or dinner with my girlfriends and we get to talking, I don't even realize how much I'm eating. That's something I need to work on.
  • cprough
    cprough Posts: 40
    Thank you for being supporive and kind. :happy: I try to support everyone. When you are trying to loose weight, you need all of the support that you need. I like hearing ideas from others that might help.
  • cprough
    cprough Posts: 40
    GOOD TIPS! THANKS
  • BritneysStuntDouble
    BritneysStuntDouble Posts: 849 Member
    I throw the the rest of my plate away. (I am not good at saving it for later. I have to make it disappear).
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  • RunsOnEspresso
    RunsOnEspresso Posts: 3,218 Member
    I usually try and eat my dinner on a salad plate. I can fill my plate up and not feel like I'm not getting enough to eat. I'm not a big leftovers fan, but my husband is, so he always takes what we had for dinner to work the next day for lunch. It is harder to gauge portion sizes at restaurants. I also ask for a to-go box before I get my meal so that I can put half in the box and not be tempted to pick at it while waiting on the bill.

    Does anyone struggle with eating more while with friends? When my husband and I go out to dinner I usually don't have a problem but when I'm having lunch or dinner with my girlfriends and we get to talking, I don't even realize how much I'm eating. That's something I need to work on.

    When I am done, I put my napkin over the unfinished food if I'm not able to take leftovers with me. It keeps me from mindlessly eating while talking, waiting on others or the bill.

    I wish I could split with my SO. I've mentioned it to him before but he doesn't want to split anything, not even dessert! It can be frustrating because sometimes I want dessert but not a huge portion. My parents split meals and/or desserts when out. Maybe when I have kids I'll be able to share food/meals with them.
  • mcrower
    mcrower Posts: 37 Member
    Tip for today & rest of your life: Eat plant strong & exercise.
  • hellzak
    hellzak Posts: 31 Member
    Hello,

    I am new to the MFP groups.

    I am learning about portion control, and learning to visualize smaller portions. Learning also to cook much more healthier. I have th luxury of some of the best food farmers markets in the Atlanta area, and love finding new foods or at least new ways to make the same foods I used to eat in a healthier way.

    My question here is about drinking water before eating a meal. I feel it helps to get me full before I sit down to eat. Since my water intake has increased susbtantially with the start of my new, doctor monitored diet (Diabetes, 1800cals a day). I believe it works for me. Does drinking water before a meal to aid in filling up a bit dilute the nutrition of a meal? I would think not, but would like to hear from someone about this.

    I drink water with fresh squeezed lemon juice. It is so refreshing and tastes SOOOO much better than plain, filtered water. I use a Britta 1/2 gallon water filter and am always filling it up. Water is replacing the numerous diet sodas I habitually drank throughout a normal day.

    Any thoughts on drinking water before a meal would be great, thanks.

    RG
    Atlanta, Ga
  • hellzak
    hellzak Posts: 31 Member
    Hello,

    I am new to the MFP groups.

    I am learning about portion control, and learning to visualize smaller portions. Learning also to cook much more healthier. I have th luxury of some of the best food farmers markets in the Atlanta area, and love finding new foods or at least new ways to make the same foods I used to eat in a healthier way.

    My question here is about drinking water before eating a meal. I feel it helps to get me full before I sit down to eat. Since my water intake has increased susbtantially with the start of my new, doctor monitored diet (Diabetes, 1800cals a day). I believe it works for me. Does drinking water before a meal to aid in filling up a bit dilute the nutrition of a meal? I would think not, but would like to hear from someone about this.

    I drink water with fresh squeezed lemon juice. It is so refreshing and tastes SOOOO much better than plain, filtered water. I use a Britta 1/2 gallon water filter and am always filling it up. Water is replacing the numerous diet sodas I habitually drank throughout a normal day.

    Any thoughts on drinking water before a meal would be great, thanks.

    RG
    Atlanta, Ga


    YES RG, IT FOR SURE HELPS FILL YOU UP! I THINK YOU SHOULD DRINK ONE BEFORE A MEAL AND WITH A MEAL. WELCOME TO MFP :)

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