Comments on: Value Sized or Dangerously Sized?

By: Hanlie

Hanlie — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 07:43:48 +0000

I also used to peruse the menu and settle on the “biggest” meal. It took a long time to get rid of the mindset that “value” is tied to quantity. These days I opt for quality and there is great value in that!
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By: Sally

Sally — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 19:47:40 +0000

I try to follow Paul McKenna’s rules one of which is to eat slowly and stop before you are full. I have noticed I eat MUCH smaller meals than I used to. I look at most takeaways and restaurant meals and think ‘Wow that looks too much ‘ I used to eat a whole portion of pie and chips (I am int he UK so I hope you know what a chip shop is!!) and feel hungry. Now I can’t eat the whole portion.
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By: Leah

Leah — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 01:58:23 +0000

I have quit ordering value-sized meals. Like Sagan, even “regular” meals seem too much for me now, though I don’t always stop when full.

On a side note, I appreciate that you don’t put the blame on the fast food places for your weight gain. I see so many people blame the restaurants for the obesity problem in our country and I feel more like they are only catering to the demand of the people. No one ever forced me to eat chips with cheese and salsa and then a full platter of food, or order super-size at McD’s..those were all my own choices.

Now I’m learning to chose differently.

Great post, Diane!
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By: Lainie

Lainie — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 23:34:44 +0000

Hi Diane! I am finally back to blogging – yeah!!! I just wanted to stop by and say hi since your blog has always been one of my favorites. I can’t wait to catch up on all your posts!!!
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By: Sagan

Sagan — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 23:08:16 +0000

I like to “downsize” my meals. Even “regular” sized things are too big for a proper portion these days.
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By: Taryl

Taryl — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 20:13:03 +0000

I wish I could say I’ve grown behind big food, but it hasn’t happened yet. I hardly ever eat out, but even with healthy food at home I am still a ‘volume’ eater, I just get my volume from better food than the value meal. Maybe the difference is that I didn’t get fat on fast food and binges, but on a lifetime of eating too much at every meal?

Either way, the occasional time we DO go out to eat I have to moderate myself and I dot always succeed, but my overall eating pattern is great 90% of the time, so it all balances out.

I am slowly, but surely, noticing I cannot put away the amounts of food I used to, but I don’t think it is my stomach shrinking, so much as a recognition of when I am satisfied versus overfull.
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By: Dree

Dree — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 19:06:15 +0000

I agree completely with what you’re saying. I used to go out to restaurants and get whatever I really wanted, which would usually be the most calorie filled item on the menu. Mexican was also my downfall, as it was so delicious and there was just so much of it!
Now I realise that going out to lunch or dinner is a treat, so I plan ahead by looking up the nutritional values for the restaurant online. I pick something that I like but that is also low in calories.
Thank you so much for your kind comment on my blog. You have such an inspirational history!!

By: MackAttack

MackAttack — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 17:58:55 +0000

Oh gosh, I have changed a ton. I used to be possessive over food and want as much as I could eat. Now at restaurants I buy things the husband wants, cut it in half and give it to him. I get to taste what I want without the huge calorie commitment. I also use smaller plates at home etc. it really opens my eyes to how skewed my view of a portion was!
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By: Sunny

Sunny — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 17:57:08 +0000

Lordy, I remember the days of getting a Big Mac, large order of fries, and a DIET Coke, and feeling healthy because “after all, you have to make the cut somewhere!” GEESH. LOL

Haven’t eaten fast food in ages. Way too much sodium, if if one does cut down the calories.

p.s. saw a mail order catalog yesterday with a t-shirt saying “Donut Whisperer” … had a good laugh about that with Mr. Sunny.

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By: josie

josie — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 17:21:14 +0000

oh. wow. that sounds so good. *must resist urge* j/k. You might not have victory over it yet, but you sure have come a long way!
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