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chopsticks

Hey, I'm going to start trying to eat with chopsticks in order to eat slower and take smaller bites. I can only eat about 1/4 cup at a time, so its hard to get all my Protein unless I eat very slowly.

Anyone else have ideas for eating slower?

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I use little tiny spoons and forks.

I think chopsticks might actually make it harder. Asian people I know that eat with chopsticks cut their meat etc into larger pieces so it's easier to pick up.

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My chopstick grip isn't strong enough to pick up large bites. I only pick up small bites, and the time/skill required to "catch" the small bite makes me eat slower.

what a great idea! Chopsticks!

Someone else I know uses small flatware as well!

I order some small bowls today to use and I am going to us salad plates so I don't over fill my plates.

I also use a coffee type cup. Invision a starbucks reusable mug. It helps me to take sips instead of gulping my drinks down!

I am a week pre-surgery. I think I am going to get a few more cups...one for broth, one for Water, and one for coffee and tea...basically so they don't retain flavor of different things. Good luck!

I use small forks, and spoons at home. When I go out most restaurants only have spoons and chopsticks but I rarely use my spoon. Eating with chopsticks def makes me eat slower. Sometimes the staff will bring me a fork so I must explain that I am a slow eater.

Chopsticks make pulling off eating normal easier. Yes you can take bigger bites of stuff with chopsticks but you can also use chopsticks to take smaller bites if you want.

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