Does size really matter?

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So does size matter? Or is it what you do with it that really counts? (time to get your head out of the gutter!)

Some of us have big appetites and some of us don’t, but when it comes to how big your portion needs to be it all really depends on what will satisfy you! Physically and mentally. Remember you can eat a lot of lettuce and be full, but will you be happy!!

We all know that the choices of the food we eat and the size of our portions is what has caused us to have a weight problem and if we want our weight and health to change for the better then we need to make some changes.

Some find that using smaller plates/dishes is the answer as that makes the smaller portion look bigger which in turn can help with our levels of satisfaction.

But as they say one size doesn’t fit all of us, and some of us wouldn’t be satisfied as all we would think is that its a smaller plate therefore I’ve not had enough.

What about trying a different shaped plate so there isn’t such a direct comparison?

Or maybe even a different colour could make all the difference and yes I know its still a smaller plate but its about confusing the brain as a lot of the time our satisfaction comes not from how much we eat but from the look of the full plate

If you do think having a smaller plate would work for you then I would recommend not going from the biggest dinner plate you own down to the smallest tea plate you have in one move but to do it in smaller changes as we all know when we make big changes that we don’t enjoy/like then we are not likely to continue to do so but if we make small steady changes, that might seem inconsequential, that is the way to ensure greater success

For the type of person who will not be satisfied with a smaller plate even if its a different shape or colour the way to making better choices can be to fill your larger plate with more of the healthier low calorie foods e.g. less potatoes and more vegetables, or even mixing your rice with vegetables to make it more of a jewelled rice and reducing the calories!

Maybe you could try and mix your mashed potato with other vegetables, carrot and swede mix really well, or include more roast vegetables in with your roast potatoes. Parsnips contain a few calories less than potatoes, but butternut squash, carrots and onions are less than 1/2 the calories of potatoes!!!

There are many different strategies designed to stretch your meals whilst adding those vital lower caloried vegetables and fruit. Moving forward to the colder and darker evenings lends itself to casseroles, soups and stews all perfect for slow cookers, which save you time and money as the cheaper cuts of meat are perfect for slow cooking!!Soup,Stews and Casseroles

Yes size does matter and if you are seriously looking to reduce yours, then use these tips and plan to be successful this Autumn/Winter.

Power isn’t determined by your size, but by the size of your heart and dreams.

monkey d. luffy

28 thoughts on “Does size really matter?”

  3. We are all at the mercy of plate manufacturers – unless we have good determination to put less food on the plate. Prior to 1980s a dinner plate was standard 9” diameter. Slowly increased to 11”-12” today. The fashion for bowl plates doesn’t help

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  5. Still got my head in the gutter 😂😂 I don’t really like huge meals I get a bit swamped if my plate is too full. I like to see my food and have a little of everything. Satisfaction is definitely key to not going looking for snacks later on. That’s why sometimes a pudding is a good idea as it’s a full stop and something a little bit naughty that satisfies the cravings ☺️

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  6. I have a ‘normal’ size plate but i make sure it has more veg/salad on it then anything else. Roast veg is back in our house 😋. Butternut squash instead of potatoes for me.

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  7. I’m aware that our dinner plates are quite a bit but I don’t feel tempted to fill them up, well not for my meal anyway. I also replaced potatoes with extra steamed veg four nights a week some time ago and on the other three nights I just have one small potato. Mind you, it’s different when we eat out but I can’t take big portions of meat these days.

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  8. I normally serve our meals in pasta dishes which works well. Definitely over last few months been “padding” out meals with veggies. Mushrooms, peppers, and carrots are firm favourites.Just bought two bags of wonky carrots and parsnips ready to roast and herbs and spices can make them exciting too! Going to try cauliflower rice mixed with whole grain rice to make it a larger portion. Mixed my mashed potato with an Aldi bought carrot and swede mash so not too much work involved.

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  12. You don’t have to be ashamed of your body but most of us are . I am trying so hard to eat more vegetables and protein and a small portion of carbs . Jackie is my inspiration and is always there to help
    no matter how big or small so I am trying a small plate now .

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  13. I am going to track/weigh my portions this week. I think they can get a bit out of hand given the size of plates in my kitchen 🤔

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  15. As I am calorie counting I have found that weighing everything is a real eye opener. The amount of veg I can have for the same calories as a tiny portion of potatoes is amazing. Sometimes it’s not smaller plates that I need but a different proportion on that plate.

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