making small amounts of food attractive?

vessa · July 20, 2007

So, I eat about 1/2 cup or so of food 5 to 6 times a day. Perhaps it is silly, but seeing that small measly amount on a big ol' plate looks pitiful! I have started using my baby's bowls and spoons, is that seem perculiar? It's not that I am not thankful for the fullness I have from the small amount of food, I would just like to enjoy what I do get to eat - mentally I guess. How do other people make their little tiny portions "look" satisfying?

faithmd · July 20, 2007

Why would you be peculiar? I think that's what most of us do. It was something I learned to do when dieting years ago. It's a great visual trick.

I have purchased some smaller cups, bowls and plates that don't look so juvenile and that seems to help a bit.

Poodles · July 20, 2007

I have found these wonderful little salsa bowls at the DollarTree. They are hot pink and very cute. (4/$1) They hold 3/4 cup exactly. I make my meals fit in there, and if I don't eat it all oh well.

I have several other little bowls as well, and have bought the toddler plates too, but nothing beats my hot pink bowls!! :love: