Ideas on planning a new way of life

[dreamof145]

The ADBB is filled with so many creative people that I thought it would be helpful to share "tips" on individual things we do to stay focused towards making this WOE/WOL a life-style change. (Way of Eating/Way of Living)



Portion control: At home, I use a smaller dinner plate for my meals.

Portion control: I bought small tupperware bowls to portion any leftovers that I want to freeze or refrigerate for another meal.

Portion control: Any time I buy nuts, berries or porkrinds, I immediately re-package them into little baggies so that I don't have to do it each time I eat them. This also makes them ready to 'grab and go' if I'm in a hurry.

Recipes:
I keep a 3x5 card file in the kitchen with acceptable low-carb recipes. When I go to a pot-luck or have a special dinner to go to, I don't have to stress about what to take or how to make something Atkins friendly.


I have lots more, but I'd like to hear what others do to keep their WOL as stress free as possible.

[jimmie 48]

Re: Ideas on planning a new way of life

i think i said this in some helpful hint type thread one time but it's worth repeating.

PORTION CONTROL: Rinstead of sitting down with a bag of nuts or fried peas, i put some in a small bowl. i have some that hold 1/2 cup of peanuts or peas. dish 'em out then put the bag away, out of sight.

PORTION CONTROL: when i pop popcorn, i measure the unpopped kernels for the serving size. never never just guess or pour the kernels into the pan. if it's popped, it will get ate.