Portions
I am still working out, regularly. Not everyday is me working up a sweat but I am several times a week. I’m also still trying to watch what I’m eating and I want to learn more about portions but not sure how to start. I have seen those guides to compare this to a stack of cards and this to your fist but that still throws me off.
I would like to start measuring or using certain containers to help me visualize. I want to start counting the crackers I eat instead of just eating out of the box. Still my main focus right now is exercising and tracking my food.
I’m also changing my daily calorie amount from 1800 to 1600, I don’t know if I’ve made enough changes to do this but we’ll see…
How do you keep track of your portions?
Side Note: You can see all my workouts and food tracking in the sidebar.
Even when I was actively working out and playing hockey, I had to go on a high-fiber diet and my primary care physician referred me to a nutrionist RN, so insurance paid for it. I had one appointment with her and she gave me this booklet that I’m pretty sure they give to diabetics that contains portions and stuff, measured in cups or teaspoons. Then she advised me on what for me, at the time, my daily intake should be of the food groups. It might be worth considering seeing a nutrionist.
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Robin Reply:
February 3rd, 2010 at 1:58 pm
@Barb, Sadly I’ve seen a few, the real issue is my commute and being able to get there when she’s available. Stupid commute.
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Barb Reply:
February 3rd, 2010 at 2:00 pm
@Robin, is there one near your work?
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P.S. – I also started eating wheat or multi-grain crackers. Instead of eating them straight out of the box, I’d look at the serving size and put them on a small plate to make it look like a large(r) serving. Visuals can be everything!
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Robin Reply:
February 3rd, 2010 at 1:59 pm
@Barb, i need to start paying attention to portion sizes.
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Barb Reply:
February 3rd, 2010 at 2:01 pm
@Robin, yeah, I really do, too. I’ve read that it’s part of managing not just weight loss but IBS.
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When I was losing weight I was like Barb and I’d count out crackers (or whatever) and then really try and see how big the portion was. Over time I can eyeball it pretty accurately now – but I did measure things for a while!
Great job on the continuing to work out and on the calories. 1600 seems reasonable to me.
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Robin Reply:
February 3rd, 2010 at 1:59 pm
@Diane Fit to the Finish, thanks, so far so good!
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I don’t really measure portions, but instead judge by how full I feel. I know this doesn’t work for everyone though.
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Robin Reply:
February 3rd, 2010 at 1:59 pm
@South Beach Steve, yeah sadly i think that is more of a guy mentality than a girl’s or at least as far as I’ve noticed.
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Like Steve, I also go by how I feel. The few foods I eat that come with portion sizes, such as cottage cheese, I really seem to eat just one portion. Generally, I try to eat enough so that I don’t have to eat again for 4-5 hours.
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