WHATCHA THINK?
FAVOLOSOMII
Posts: 188 Member
Alright MFP's, I am totally committed to my lifestyle change! YAY ME! That being said, does it seem a bit obsessive for me to measure everything at home and carry it to work. For instance, my meals and snacks.
I'm just curious. And is it just me or does anyone else do this too?
I'm just curious. And is it just me or does anyone else do this too?
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I used to measure everything. After doing it for awhile I was able to learn what an apropriate serving size looked like. Now I still count out serving of anyhting that can be counted like pretzels and nuts.0
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no i dont think so.. from things i read that is one of the best ways to keep track of what you eat and so you dont over eat.. i am starting to do the same.. I am only going to eat what the label of things say is a serving and not what i think is a serving lol.0
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Thanks ladies! @mistyashley, I'm finding out about that whole serving size thing too! And after reading the label on my bread, I found the information listed in the database was incorrect, so that makes me extra careful. It may seem a bit obsessive, but it's working!0
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I pack my lunch and my snacks for the day at the same time I make my breakfast (weighing and measuring all of it, of course). It's just routine for me now.
Added bonus: I figure I'm saving an average of about $150 a month that used to go to lunches out and vending machine snacks!0 -
I still weigh, count, & measure things - it keeps me honest! Even though I know what a serving size of things I eat regularly looks like - it's TOO EASY to over estimate and THINK you're only eating a serving.0
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In the beginning I would weigh and measure everything. It really helped to see what a serving size really looked like. Good luck.:flowerforyou:0
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It seems obsessive to me but if you feel it'll help you stay on track go for it.0
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I measure everything at home too and pack my bkfst/lunch for the next day. But I'm one of those "it's all or nothing" type people. If I don't measure, I feel like I'm off plan for some reason. Then, when I get to where I feel like I'm "off plan", I tend to throw in the towel! So measuring keeps me honest! The funny thing is I seriously know portions sizes inside and out - I can 'eye measure' something and then really measure and be right on. I guess for me it's a mental thing that I have to KNOW it is right on via that measuring utensil!!0
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Alright, the MVP's ( ) have spoken! I shall continue measuring!0
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