Portion control of junky food

There was a b-d party at work. Somebody brought in Chinese food. Rice, fatty
meats with various kinds of thick sauces, that kind of thing. It wasn't like
there was pressure to eat, but I wanted to be a part of it, yah?

Fatty-meats, unknown white & brown sauces, etc. You can't avoid this stuff
all the time, no matter if its a pot-luck, a dinner party, eating out at
some restaurants, etc. Whether you're counting calories or sizing portions,
and dealing with foods like these, are there any rules of thumb for how much
to take? I skipped the starches, ate like a mouse, ended up feeling hungry
and probably way over-estimated the number of calories I consumed. Is there
any good way to approach something like this?

(I did manage to pass on the cake ;-)

On Sat, 16 Jun 2007 13:57:19 -0700, em wrote:

There was a b-d party at work. Somebody brought in Chinese food. Rice, fatty
meats with various kinds of thick sauces, that kind of thing. It wasn't like
there was pressure to eat, but I wanted to be a part of it, yah?

Fatty-meats, unknown white & brown sauces, etc. You can't avoid this stuff
all the time, no matter if its a pot-luck, a dinner party, eating out at
some restaurants, etc. Whether you're counting calories or sizing portions,
and dealing with foods like these, are there any rules of thumb for how much
to take? I skipped the starches, ate like a mouse, ended up feeling hungry
and probably way over-estimated the number of calories I consumed. Is there
any good way to approach something like this?

(I did manage to pass on the cake ;-)


If you know in advance something like this is happening, plan ahead.
Eat something healthy and filling an hour beforehand. Drink a large
glass of water. Then size up the offerings, choose the wisest you are
able from appearances and eat small portions.

My hubby's office does these kinds of potluck things at intervals, and
this is how I prepare. I'm not hungry at the event, thanks to a small
healthy meal before, and can taste, enjoy and participate without
going way overboard or feeling hungry.

If the event hits you by surprise, then drink the large glass of water
and do your best.

--
Cynthia
262/239.5/152

You can always volunteer to bring a big salad or the veg course to the
pot luck so at least you can eat that!! Seriously, I bring my own food
if I'm going somewhere I really don't think there will be anything I
can eat.

At restaurants, you can almost always get something thats okay - you
ask for some kind of salad and get the dressing on the side, or ask
for the low cal dressing alternative (or bring your own, which I have
done). You get your main course without the sauces, you go for a plain
broiled chicken breast, or piece of fish, tell them to hold the rice
or potatoes and give you more veg.

M.

On Jun 16, 4:57 pm, "em" wrote:
There was a b-d party at work. Somebody brought in Chinese food. Rice, fatty
meats with various kinds of thick sauces, that kind of thing. It wasn't like
there was pressure to eat, but I wanted to be a part of it, yah?

Fatty-meats, unknown white & brown sauces, etc. You can't avoid this stuff
all the time, no matter if its a pot-luck, a dinner party, eating out at
some restaurants, etc. Whether you're counting calories or sizing portions,
and dealing with foods like these, are there any rules of thumb for how much
to take? I skipped the starches, ate like a mouse, ended up feeling hungry
and probably way over-estimated the number of calories I consumed. Is there
any good way to approach something like this?

(I did manage to pass on the cake ;-)

I would lose my mind on how you eat.

I'm on a low carb diet and I am extremely happy with it. I can have my
meats, although I don't overindulge in them. I have my candies but
it's the sugar free kind(Russel Stover), which is absolutely
delightful. And get this, I still eat pasta(the very low carb kind).
There are low carb products on the market now that keeps your diet fun
and interesting. You don't have to starve yourself to lose weight. For
the most part though, I still stay away from the starches(baked
potatoes, french fries). I haven't found a low carb product for those
yet. lol



http://www.chooseadietprogram.com

On Jun 16, 4:57 pm, "em" wrote:
There was a b-d party at work. Somebody brought in Chinese food. Rice, fatty
meats with various kinds of thick sauces, that kind of thing. It wasn't like
there was pressure to eat, but I wanted to be a part of it, yah?

Fatty-meats, unknown white & brown sauces, etc. You can't avoid this stuff
all the time, no matter if its a pot-luck, a dinner party, eating out at
some restaurants, etc. Whether you're counting calories or sizing portions,
and dealing with foods like these, are there any rules of thumb for how much
to take? I skipped the starches, ate like a mouse, ended up feeling hungry
and probably way over-estimated the number of calories I consumed. Is there
any good way to approach something like this?

(I did manage to pass on the cake ;-)

Another word of advice. Do eat little tiny meals during the day.
Whether it's a grilled chicken salad or a nice protein bar. Do that a
few times a day and you won't be practically starving by the time
dinner rolls around.