Tonight I was washing the dishes and I was like wow these look so big and to think I used to eat of them 8 months ago and even go back for seconds scared me. There is no way I could eat the amount of food that goes on normal plates these days and they looked so alien to me compared to my own little plates and bowls.

Yesterday we went out for my sons 18 th birthday, I ordered prawns on saffron rice, the plate was huge, I couldn't bring myself to eat from it and had to transfer a couple of prawns and about two tablespoons of the the rice onto the smaller plate then I felt comfortable eating. Amazing how 8 months eating on smaller plates becomes a comfortable habit.

same here summer, i use a (saucer plate). and man when i eat it seems like so much..i think, like you, seeing a plate regular size, i go wow..and to think i would 2 or 3 of those at one time...thanks for a great post.

I buy the small dixy plates at costco, just eaiser for me and my husband than washing, yea were lazy...lol

He had gastric bypass and I had the band so between both of us we dont even eat a whole meal. If we ever go out to eat we spilt 1 meal, that is if we both want the same thing other than that we explain our situation to the hostess and they always let us order kids meals.

We have actually taken out all of our large plates and bowls and have exchanged them for smaller ones. We also bough some kids divided plates from the Dollar Store that I use for my meals. Both my husband and I came to the conclusion that there is no need for the large plates anymore. When I go out for dinner at a restaurant I always ask for a to-go box as soon as my food comes out and put at least half if not more in there right away. Out of sight, out of mind is my motto. It is amazing how your perspectives change.

I can relate...the other evening as I was rinsing plates and silverware for the dishwasher, the regular sized dinner plate and regular fork that my husband had used seemed huge to me, as I have used a smaller salad plate and smaller dessert fork for over a year now.

Sometimes you have to experience these epiphany moments to realize just how far you have come along your journey towards health!

I use half cup containers for all my food. I agree larger servings now look huge!!

My family has eaten off of salad plates for years, and after banding I found some "dipping bowls" that are my dishes now.

I have a habit if we eat Mexican I will get one of the little salsa bowls and put rice and cheese in it so I don't go overboard.

I tend to use my son's plates from Ikea they are little plastic colorful see through plates and then only put about 1/4 to 1/2 of food one there. If I don't I serve way too much and then never eat it anyways. But omg is it amazing to think about how I used to eat! I was going over with my husband the calories in fast food and used to eat it a few times a day!!

starting weight 287.6 current weight 234.8

We have actually taken out all of our large plates and bowls and have exchanged them for smaller ones. We also bough some kids divided plates from the Dollar Store that I use for my meals. Both my husband and I came to the conclusion that there is no need for the large plates anymore. When I go out for dinner at a restaurant I always ask for a to-go box as soon as my food comes out and put at least half if not more in there right away. Out of sight, out of mind is my motto. It is amazing how your perspectives change.

Thats funny that you ask for a to go box as soon as your food gets there, my husband does the same thing and it drives me nuts. I tell him, can I please get a few bits in before they bring the box...lol

I'm just recently banded on 12/21 but full size dinner plates freak me out now! Salad plates only please! :-)

I made a big deal out of going out and buying smaller plates a few weeks before surgery. We started using them right away. My roommate and son are on board and we all use them know.

I'm just recently banded on 12/21 but full size dinner plates freak me out now! salad plates only please! :-)

Me too! I look at the full sized dinner plates and now wonder "how did I ever eat off that big plate!" Or " no wonder Americas are over weight...look at the big plate!."