Portion control

[Whatsername]

I have gone very slowly on the fruit rung because I was worried about portion control. I did ok with berries and melons early on. I tried apples and did ok with that. This week my mistake was fresh pineapple. Part of me wants to eat it and just be done with it. Yesterday and today I ate two slices (pretty thin slices..maybe 1/4 inch thick). I am trying to learn moderation/portion control but this is one of those things that I am obvioiusly not ready for yet. It is tough because I had to buy a whole pineapple, nobody else in my family will eat it, I have nobody nearby to give it to and I can't throw it away. Excuses? Probably. I am also under a lot of stress right now and earlier kept wanting to eat to make myself feel better. I drank water instead. I am glad I caught myself and what was going through my mind but I don't like that I was thinking that way.
Just needed to vent more than anything. Thanks.
Jane

[Georgiana]

Re: Portion control

Could you maybe make something like a chicken salad with pineapple? Would your family eat that (instead of just pineapple)?

Or Hawaiian pizza? Perhaps with cauliflower crust...

If throwing it away is the only way to prevent overeating, then I would do it. I've done this with other foods before.

[atkinsgal08]

Re: Portion control

>>I can't throw it away.>>

Sure you can.

Just do it.

[liv]

Re: Portion control

pinapple is one of those things I really cannot eat - just makes my bloodsugar go wild. maybe in a creamy smoothie - I can get away with a bit.
One thin slice has 6 carbs - so one slice is all you can have a day.
Yeah that is not great if you're the only one eating it.

[Elizellen]

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Does pineapple freeze?

[mizski]

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Pineapple salsa is wonderful on things like halibut. You can also freeze pineapple in individual portions for future use.

I'm not a big fruit lover but do enjoy fruits that are in season. What I did when on SBD and will again on Atkins is to buy small fruits: clementines (some stores sell them individually/by the pound rather than the big box), French pears (they're tiny and delicious), plums, little apples, baby bananas, etc. Another thing I do is buy one portion from the salad bar. When you have to buy a whole fruit, try drying (dehydrating) or freezing it in individual portions.

I wouldn't throw your pineapple out...maybe just pack it up and freeze it for future recipes.

[James S]

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Pineapple is one of those fruits that I tend to avoid usually, simply because it is so carb/sugar dense and I'm quite frankly terrified of having a little bit. My only suggestion is to find a few recipes and spend on evening making a few recipes. Of course the only temptation would be trying each one of those recipes. Either way, freeze it and have the strength to enjoy it gradually.

[Sherri]

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MMMM Pineapple, glorious pineapple. Love it fresh!
I recognize pineapple as a trigger food for me because once i start eating it, I can't stop. So as a rule, I stay away from it. I have gotten to a point in my weightloss journey that I can allow myself fresh pineapple around the holidays. Then no more.
It's high on the GI (glycemic index) and GL Glycemic load), so that may be why it's triggering you. Most of your tropical fruits are high on the GI and GL. Berries and melons are my fruits of choice. I also like an occasional green apple on other fruit rung. Or apricots and plums when in season. Cherries are also a good choice. For they're also lower on the GI and GL.
Dr. Atkins recognizes the GI as a "beautiful tool". Page 78-84,92 DANDR. GL page 83,84.
Everyone reacts to foods differently. That's what is so great about Atkins when re-introducing foods like this, we are able to see which ones trigger or stall us. It's such an individual lifestyle.
Wishing you the best of health and lite.
Sherri

[Whatsername]

Re: Portion control

Thank you all so much! I like the idea of some different recipes. Or maybe freezing it.
I find it hard to throw it away because it is like throwing money away and that is something I can't afford to do right now. I will be seeing a friend of mine in a few days and maybe I can give it to her.
I do not think I will be buying pineapple again anytime soon! I would rather have berries to be honest but the pineapple was cheaper. lol Guess I will go back to splurging on berries once in a while or waiting for a sale.
I appreciate all your ideas/thoughts.

Jane

[msanjelpie]

Re: Portion control

I love pineapple chunks on my pizza, (can't eat extra because they come in a limited amount)... and on Thanksgiving there was crushed pineapple on the ham. YUM

Fitday shows that 1/4 cup of pineapple is 5 carbs, so I don't go over that amount.