My mother and I are working hard to get our eating plans fixed up. I've really learned a lot.
1. Measure everything. Serving sizes are enough, butthey aren't quite as large as I thought.
2. Eat every 2 hours. Once you get used to it, it really feels great.
3. In order to get all the nutrients my body needs, I need to eat lots of different foods. I can have a lot of food, but I need to eat little bits of lots of different foods within the same group. Example: Instead of 2 cups of greenbeans, I will feel better and be happier if I eat 3-baby carrots, 5 slices of cucumber and some fresh tomato slices. The more colors and flavors on my plate, the more likely I will get the nutrients I need.
4. Plate your food on pretty dishes! Make eating a fun activity and you will be more likely to enjoy it.
5. Planning and preparing food is a big job. It isn't any more work to cook 2 batches instead of one. Serve one and freeze the other part. A great way to plan an evening off duty.
I'm sure I'll learn more.