Pre diabetic and portion sizes

[MichelleN]

Hi There, not posted on here for a while. I’m a Pre diabetic and was doing really well with portion sizes, and really cutting down on crisps, chocolate etc .
I feel like now my portion sizes are creeping up and I feel disheartened and that I’ve let myself down, I’m eating healthy and checking the carbs, any advice on getting back on track would be really helpful.

 

[grovesy]

How did you get the portion sizes, right for you in the beginning?

 

[MichelleN]

No, I was using a smaller plate and found that I wasn’t getting full up.

 

[MichelleN]

How did you get the portion sizes, right for you in the beginning?

How did you get the portion sizes, right for you in the beginning?

I was using smaller plates but found I wasn’t getting full up

 

[grovesy]

No, I was using a smaller plate and found that I wasn’t getting full up.

Have you got a plate in between sizes then you could try.

 

[MichelleN]

I have the small plates or the 26cm size ones. I was thinking of ordering a divided plate

 

[Cherrelle DUK]

Hi MichelleN,

Please don't feel disheartened. None of us are experts on food and nutrition so we're just doing the best we can with the info we have available.

Portion sizes are a valid way of keeping an eye on what you eat though it's also important to check what you're eating. You can have a plate full of food which leaves you feeling hungry or super healthy food that isn't filling.

Feeling satisfied with your meal is a valued part of wellbeing so maybe a new menu plan is in order? I like to add things like steamed veg, mushrooms and a hearty salad to full me up when I don't want to over indulge on my main meal.

Is there anything that you could add that would help you feel fuller and achieve your goals?

 

[MichelleN]

Thank you, I like salad and vegetables maybe I’m restricting myself with the amount of veg and salad I’m having. I like the idea of getting a new menu plan, maybe I need some more variety within my diet.