It takes small steps and commitment, but it sounds like you're well on the path. :)
Measuring things out is a great start. I don't diet but I do measure a lot of food portions out very carefully, to the point where I wince when I see people just pour cereal all the way up to the top of a bowl. That's like 2.5 servings! Another trick is to invest in smaller plates/bowls/serving utensils to trick your brain into thinking that because you cleared your plate you got lots of food in the process, even when the plate is half the size of your usual portion. (Baby spoons are nice if you're going to indulge in a treat; they're that much smaller, so you're less likely to bother continuing to eat -- this is an old pregnant woman trick.)
I love you the way you are but you need to love you the way you are. *hugs* Take care and I wish you the best of luck! &hearts
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Date: 2010-02-22 02:33 am (UTC)Measuring things out is a great start. I don't diet but I do measure a lot of food portions out very carefully, to the point where I wince when I see people just pour cereal all the way up to the top of a bowl. That's like 2.5 servings! Another trick is to invest in smaller plates/bowls/serving utensils to trick your brain into thinking that because you cleared your plate you got lots of food in the process, even when the plate is half the size of your usual portion. (Baby spoons are nice if you're going to indulge in a treat; they're that much smaller, so you're less likely to bother continuing to eat -- this is an old pregnant woman trick.)
I love you the way you are but you need to love you the way you are. *hugs* Take care and I wish you the best of luck! &hearts