How to measure when eating out?

[Nadiyyah 36]

Does anyone have any ideas on how to eyeball food amounts when eating out?

I have a Breakfast meeting coming up' date=' and I'm wondering how to figure out how to make sure I don't overeat.

I can only eat 1/4 cup max at a time, but it's not as if I can bring my measuring cups to the meeting to make sure I don't go over the amount.

At home- I measured out scrambled eggs and then put them in a tiny bowl, but that's not going to be happening at the restaurant.

I'm trying to avoid the foaming/queasy feeling that happens when overeating. Socially- I'd be a bit mortified if I had to food makes its way back up.[/quote']

I was sleeved on 6/24. Now when you go out just order one scramble egg, some Decaf tea or coffee. And take your time, talk in between. You'll be ok

[newat52 1,612]

Thanks for the link Jen- this is a great resource! I'm also going to give the plate idea a try. It's my first time eating out post surgery so I'm feeling oddly nervous.

The first couple of times eating out were scary. It gets easier each time, and as you heal and have more food choices. I am almost 6 months out and I am so happily surprised at all the great healthy choices that have been right under my nose all along!

Good luck, you will do great!

[Michellemo 161]

I've never measured my food. My stomach lets me know if I'm eating too much.

[ChristineR 128]

I measure my food at home but I don't when I'm out. For the first time in what seems like forever I can actually feel full and then I stop when I have those signals.

[prettylittleheart 95]

I always remember that 3oz is roughly around the size of the palm of my hand. Helps all the time!

[ca_medic5 75]

My stomach say u had enough , pretty easy to tell

[marfar7 1,528]

Restaurant always have a side order menu (ie: 1 egg .99cents, hash browns $2.00, etc). I always order a side of 1 egg and maybe if I'm really hungry a side of hashbrowns (no potato bashing plz!) and I'll eat maybe 4-6 bites of it. Potatoes are something I can't reheat later (taste nasty), so it's kind of a waste. Hubby always orders veggies instead of potatoes or toast cuz he's a low carber, so I can't just take a few bites of his hashbrowns.

I don't even measure my food. I just eat till I'm satisfied (usually about 6-10 bites, depending on what it is). I'm losing slower than most people but I started at 174 so I expected to lose slower than someone starting at 250. My dr is super pleased with my progress.

Good luck! And enjoy going out to eat. Don't stress so much about measuring. Isn't that why you got wls in the first place? So you wouldn't have to diet again? I certainly did!