Portion Size

[brittaney 5]

Does anybody else still struggle with portion size?

[brittaney 5]

If.so what do you do to control it?

[dee257 1,516]

raises my hand.......

mostly I just try and make good choices.....and Im on myfitness pal...(getfitnowdee)...i chart what i eat then come night time when i seem to just be hungry all night i chart what im going to allow myself for the night and chart for the day.....then i dont go over....working so far....good luck

[2muchfun 8,927]

First, I'd recommend you fill out your profile so we know if you're post or pre op?

Portion size is very important to many bandsters. Especially in the first 6 weeks and thereafter until you get a fill that gives you restriction.

Speaking for myself, I don't really worry about portion size. I seem to get full after eating 4 oz of meat and whatever veggies or salad I make. I guess I could continue to eat but I'm satiated before I get to that point. And, I prepare less food now than before. It all comes with experience and familiarity with your band and your own needs. Over time we all create this relationship with our band and as one other bandster put it, it's a love/hate relationship for most of us.

Usually for dinner I eat about 350-500 calories. I choose low fat meats and eat virtually no fat salads and veggies. I might be able to lose more weight quicker if I cut back my intake but I don't like to deprive myself and I'm losing weight my way. If I ate 1/2-1 cup of food per meal I would leave the table still hungry. I don't like that feeling so I choose to eat a little more but try to keep it nutritious.

tmf

[judych 225]

Does anybody else still struggle with portion size?

yep.. tonight i got out the smallest bread and butter plate i had and dished a small amount onto that . i have a diet plate but ,honestly.... one needs to be disciplined even with that as its not as small as it could be. anyway, the very small side plate was good.

[honk 780]

I recommend a digital food scale. I am a restriction but still weigh out my Protein every day.

[LiveLifeAgain 8]

I was told to go to a salad sized plate and then to a saucer size for your meals. I did use a small bowl for some greek yogurt the other day and was very satisfied with the amount. And you know, I was proud of myself for that.