I CAN'T BE THE ONLY ONE FEELING LIKE THIS!

I also hate measuring out my servings, but I have noticed that the more I exercise, the less I CAN eat. I used to be able to devour an entire foot long sub from subway, a bag of chips and about 2 sodas. We went to Subway the other day and I couldn't even finish a 6 inch sub, and I didn't eat all day. I ended up being negative in calories that day. (we did 6 hours of Christmas shopping on top of my workout)

Happy Eating!

I use a smaller size plate too, it def helps.. losing weight is more of a mind game. But I love food too, eventually u wont need to measure as much because u'll get to know it so well and be able to eye it. I go over here an there but still consistently see a decrease in weight and inches. Just know ur doing it for good reason. the more u keep it up the less u will need to eat, going for seconds will be rare cuz it will hurt ur tummy. Good luck!

I hear ya! Sometimes I wonder, am I SERIOUSLY going to be weighing and measuring my food forever??

Still less irritating than gaining weight though I guess. Doesn't mean I have to like it, haha.

Maybe since you love your "seconds" try putting half size portions on your plate at a time, then when you go back for seconds your really only consuming 1 serving size. In the meantime, you've only consumed one servings worth of calories and your giving your mind that time to "feel full"

I do this! I love it! I only put about half of what is my serving for that meal, eat that, then go back for "seconds," when really it's only just the other half of what I'm supposed to eat anyway!

I can totally relate. I like seconds, or something sweet in the evening. It took a few months before I had a system down well enough that dinner and after dinner could be the way I want most of the time. You'll get there!

I wonder if instead of weight, we can just go by the size of a deck of cards and call it a serving? I know t doesn't work for condiments but maybe for meat and veggies. I too hate weighing, ugh!

ALL of this MFP stuff is a pain in the *kitten*...................

but it's a pain that I'm kinda likin'!!!

Today? OMG, I am going over the top.......Christmas potluck at work, too much good food around. Just can't say no, and need a day to NOT worry about it......although I'm logging out of curiousity and feeling a bit GUILTY about it all.

oh well.......I KNOW I'LL get back on track after the holidays, so am not too concerned :smokin: :smokin:

We had ours yesterday. I put myself in charge of the veggie tray and made low fat dip to go with it. I binged on all the veggies I brought first so I would be too full to try all the other stuff. That seemed to help a lot.

I just use measuring cups It sucks but I figure if I can make this routine for a year or maybe up to 3, then once I feel I really have a handle I won't have to measure anymore. I no longer have to measure cereal in cups since I'm used to the portion size.

Helps that I don't really eat meat or cheese that isn't already pre-measured (i.e. slices that come prepackaged, or shredded cheese that I use a measuring cup for), otherwise I'd be kind of screwed. If you eat something enough (and measure it frequently) you'll usually remember pretty quickly the approx. size and then you don't have to continue to do it

You are not the only one! There are the good moments were nothing about the lifestyle change bothers me and then there are moments where EVERYTHING drives me mad.

I just have to push through the bad because the good does come.

But i do have the is it worth it moment more than i care to admit! (the i don't want to measure, I don't want to be sore anymore, I don't want to meal plan, I don't want to look of the nutritional information at a restaurant).

I am a super happy person with a life i love. But talk to me about the serving size of cereal and you will SEE THE RAGE lol.

I swear there will be many more good days than bad. No one talks about the emotional difference of the lifestyle change.

When I prepare a casserole or crock-pot type meal, I measure out all the leftovers into my plastic containers (those ones the cold cuts come in are perfect!), and then I have lunches/dinners all made in the perfect portion, and they can even go in the freezer.
I too battle the urge for seconds - I had to tell myself a long time ago, instead of "seconds", think "leftovers". Now instead of seconds, I have some calories left for that sweet treat - a yogurt parfait or a handful of M&Ms. (20 M&Ms = 60 calories, a plate of seconds, 300-800+!!)
MY challenge is not picking at what I make for my daughter - it is amazing how fast those spoonfuls of mac n cheese or chicken nuggets can add up!!!
Staying strong and disciplined on the little things, like being accountable with measuring and portion sizes, can be very empowering!!

I don't really understand your question...but ya you do have to measure your food if you are serious and want serious results..it's just part of health and fitness.

Here's a little guide to help you estimate portion sizes if you are eating out or if you don't have time to measure stuff: http://caloriecount.about.com/article/when_you_cant_measure_estimate_portions