How much can you eat?

[elcee 3,341]

A cup is a standard measure that is used in baking etc. These days recipes will say

2 cups of flour

1 cup sugar

etc

You can buy standard measuring cups from most homewares shops, variety shops probably even good old Marks & Sparks.

I have a feeling that there may be a slight difference in the size between continents but they are fairly similar.

[Marmite_crumpet 0]

A cup is a standard measure that is used in baking etc. These days recipes will say

2 cups of flour

1 cup sugar

etc

You can buy standard measuring cups from most homewares shops, variety shops probably even good old Marks & Sparks.

I have a feeling that there may be a slight difference in the size between continents but they are fairly similar.

Ah, thanks. I was wondering if a "cup" was the same size as an average mug available everywhere in the UK...?

[elcee 3,341]

Is there such a thing as an "average" mug? I think a standard cup holds 250ml but I could be wrong.

[tonya66 13]

My meals vary. I usually have a low fat/no sugar yogurt with a spoonful of granola for bfast.

lunch, lately its been a chicken tender and mixed veggies, or a small frozen WW meal, I usually cannot finish it. Today its a small container of tuna (2.9 oz.) with some FF mayo - just a little, and a few multi-grain crackers to go with it. I will probably wait a few hours and have a pealed apple too.

dinner, I can eat more, I have to watch my Portion Control for dinner. I usually have whatever we are having for dinner but put it on a small plate and force myself to eat very slow. This helps me not overeat.

The one thing I have noticed, I could always eat more even with great restriction, but I try and listen to my body. When I'm no longer hungry, I stop, I try to see how little I can eat vs. how much I can eat.

The key I've also found is Protein FIRST!!!!!!

Also, when you first get banded, you will only be able to eat a few tablespoons, enjoy it.....that will end. Try and get your fluids in too.

I try and sip Water all day, this helps my pouch stay busy.