Portion control tools

[brandibandtosleeve2012 12]

I am curious to know what if any tools you used to help you with Portion Control. I see there are several products on the market. I'm very visual and need to see what my portions should be. I would appreciate any suggestions you might have for me. Thank you.

[Robyn Owens-Miille 132]

scale and measuring cups.

Small plates- I never eat off a full-size plate.

Small bowls- like 1 cup size bowls

I didn't buy anything. I already had this stuff.

[CowgirlJane 14,259]

I used what the NUT recommended - easy, cheap, and good guideance.

I started out measuring with measuring cups (1/4 cup size, 1/3 and eventually 1/2) and then of course measuring spoons.

I already owned all that plus a scale. With the sleeve, volume is more important then weight though.

I use a teaplate as my "dinner plate" which helps with Portion Control even though i don't measure anymore.

I eat using appetizer utinsils. I hated the suggestion of "baby forks" but appetizer ones from bed bath and beyond are great.

I also bought a $5 mug warmer which I used to keep beverages warm, but also to put my little plate on if it is something I really want to keep warm.

[theoldmusicbox 399]

i use the 'cupcake meals' from www.emilybites.com because they are already portioned out, and they taste great.

other than that, my NUT showed me a few neat tricks, such as a 'serving' of meat is no more that the size of a deck of cards.

after a while, you will get used to how 'big' your portions should be, and you will know how much is too much before you put it in your mouth.

[brandibandtosleeve2012 12]

Thank you for your replies and great ideas. I'm revising from band to sleeve in January and look forward to trying these ideas.