Irritable Bowel Syndrome Message Boards | Re: Help with portion sizes!

Ruchie, my little knish - it's very difficult for me to watch portion sizes, so this is what I do. And I tend to knosh after I finish my meal, so here are some guidelines.

I only put on my plate what I will eat. I either put the rest in front of my husband or over by the sink so I can't reach it without getting up. If you give yourself 1/2 c of rice or pasta and then put something on top of that, it will really spread out giving the appearance of more than it really is.

I think 5 minutes for lunch is against the law when it comes to working, isn't it? And, why don't you have more time than that? That's ridiculous.

I know it seems rude to do, but we gotta do what we gotta do...so if you finish eating before hubby, get up from the table and start putting things away or put your dishes in the dishwasher, or do something else. But don't sit there and stare at the food. Also, when I'm finished eating, I take my plate and put it someplace where it's not in front of me just staring me in the face.

FACT: It takes your tummy about 20-30 minutes to get the signal to your brain that you're full. So, use the WW 5 minute test--wait five or more minutes after you finish eating to see if you're REALLY still hungry. color]

Is that all you're eating is rice, pasta and oatmeal? Try putting some of the Imagine cream soups on your pasta or rice to help fill you up, or even a slice of bread with fruit butter or jelly. Use your imagination and re-read Heather's first book and refresh your memory a bit.

Your husband might not like the fact that you get up from the table before he's done, but if that's what it takes, then do it and apologize and tell him you'll make it up to him--somehow!!! Get creative!

Hope this helps a little.

Sharon

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Sharon
"Anything Chocolate"...that is all!

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