Comments on: What is Portion Control?

By: Cindy

Cindy — Wed, 11 Jun 2008 15:24:48 +0000

Bento boxes. They are cute, and help with portion control.

By: Kelsey

Kelsey — Thu, 24 Apr 2008 00:11:08 +0000

OOh, I saw someone mention Intuitive Eating up there! I had some unhealthy eating habits and then I took this class called “Body Image and Self Esteem” one semester at BYU. We learned all about intuitive eating and it has 100% changed my life. I would really recommend reading that book - it’s hard to get the hang of at first because you have to throw out some long and firmly held beliefs, but it works. I am a new woman - I don’t think about food unless I’m hungry (most of the time) and there is no more guilt associated with food. I’ve learned that food is fuel, nothing more, and it’s wonderful!!! It’s all about listening to what your body is telling you it wants and then giving it that. Really, it’s amazing. I’ve tried to tell others about it, but they don’t believe it will work because it is totally anti-diet and at first you think you’ll just eat yourself to oblivion if you stop dieting, but you won’t!!! You’ll just eat when you’re hungry, stop when you’re full, and you will eventually hit your natural ideal body weight. Read the book!!!

By: Mini Chip Granola Bars | Make and Takes

Mini Chip Granola Bars | Make and Takes — Wed, 23 Apr 2008 10:02:12 +0000

[...] I did it a little different this time. I used the same recipe for Chewy Granola Bars, but I put half the mix in one glass dish and half in another glass dish . This way the bars are a little thinner and I think they came together and crusted up better. Plus you end up with more of them. I have been eating both the chocolate and peanut butter bars all day. The pan is almost gone. So much for Portion Control! [...]

By: Laura T

Laura T — Fri, 28 Mar 2008 04:28:10 +0000

I am 6 weeks away from my due date and getting a hold on my weight has always been a challenge. I have to drink TONS of water and eats loads of fresh fruits and veggies. That’s what helping me so far. Good Luck! I love the idea of making your own 100 Cal packs. I would do that also.

By: Molliewobbles

Molliewobbles — Tue, 25 Mar 2008 23:10:01 +0000

I can’t keep myself away from the girl scout cookies……they just call out to me……
I like the idea of making your own 100 cal packs. They have always seemed really wasteful to me because of the excessive packaging. Could you get a pack of little tupperwares? Then you could stock ‘em up and then refill ‘em!

By: Marie

Marie — Tue, 25 Mar 2008 20:03:31 +0000

Maclaine - I will have to get that book. I know I have some excuse to eat BIG while pregnant, but I already have a hard time with PC when not prego. So I will have to check it out. And that show too.

ALSO, I have had a bad 2 days. I could not CONTROL myself with the Girl Scout Cookies that were outside Walmart yesterday. Yeah, like 3 of the 4 boxes are gone already and the kids only had about 3 of the cookies. I know!! Bad eater, bad!

By: Liz

Liz — Tue, 25 Mar 2008 11:11:36 +0000

Your baggie idea is great! When I was working as a Weight Watchers Leader we use to suggest that to people. Good luck!

By: c holt

c holt — Tue, 25 Mar 2008 04:29:10 +0000

I love eating when I’m pregnant. Everything tastes better, richer…. yummier.

By: Shannon

Shannon — Mon, 24 Mar 2008 23:55:33 +0000

…or just be happy that you have an excuse to over-eat. Not all of us are that lucky. Some of us ALWAYS love food! :)

By: maclaine

maclaine — Mon, 24 Mar 2008 21:38:47 +0000

Marie!
First of all I feel like I haven’t seen you in such a long time! But, about the portion control, I am reading THE GREATEST book. Its called Intuitive Eating. I’ve never been pregnant before so I don’t know how it feels, but I have struggled with portion control ever since I moved out. THe book just talks all about eating whatever you want, whenever you want but just stopping when you are full. I thought it would be hard, but when you give yourself permission to eat whatever you want, its easier to stop because you know that you can eat whatever you want to when you are hungry! I don’t know if that is good advice for pregnancy or not (I’m totally not the expert) but I’ve really enjoyed experimenting with it. Also, I watched a great show last night called I Can Make You Thin on TLC. They had a good episode last night about emotional eating and about eating when you are bored. It was pretty good :) Anyway, sorry for the super long comment! Luv Ya!