Portion size

[starsparkle]

hi all😊 what does everyone think of this portion size? Too big or ok? Xx

[Hidden]

If that is a standard size dinner plate I would say that looks like perfect portioning. That's exactly how my nutritionist told me to portion food. Split your plate into quarters - 1 quarter starch, 1 quarter protein, 1/2 veg.

[starsparkle in reply to Hidden]

hi yes its a standard size dinner plate, thanks for your reply 😊

[Zest Healthy BMI]

Hi Starsparkle,

Yum, I like the look of your meal, and I think you've got really good portion sizes there. It looks delicious too. Colourful and tasty.

Lowcal

[starsparkle in reply to Zest]

,Thankyou , Zest x

[moreless Administrator 7 stone]

That looks perfect starsparkle and soooooooo delicious!

[albinohedgehog]

Looks good to me. Yum half a plate of veg! I needed do this more 😊

[Claire2stone]

Perfect and looks really yummy 😀

[Pamed]

Hi srarsparkle

Looks perfect to me ,well done

Pam x

[DartmoorDumpling Restart Feb 2024]

I never have more than 3 small potatoes - but then I am a pudding fan, so have to keep my carbs for later!

[starsparkle in reply to DartmoorDumpling]

I actually thought three potatoes too but I gave myself a couple more as my main problem is snacking , especially night time snacking! So I wanted to feel extra satisfied to avoid snacking, hopefully in time I can reduce the amount xx

[DartmoorDumpling Restart Feb 2024 in reply to starsparkle]

Better to have a larger portion of protein (meat or fish or nuts) - carbs will give you a sugar "high" followed by a dip which will drive you to the biscuit tin in the middle of the night....

[starsparkle in reply to DartmoorDumpling]

ok thankyou 👍 x

[MrNiceGuy]

Your portion size is largely fine, starsparkle (no pun intended). The only thing I'd suggest is the removal of a couple of potatoes. However, if you're also exercising regularly, I wouldn't worry about the amount of carbohydrate on the plate.

[starsparkle in reply to MrNiceGuy]

ok , thank you 👍

[mseuphemia]

I would cut back on the potatoes and add more veg. You'll get the same amount of food for less calories. Vegetables are filling as well

[starsparkle in reply to mseuphemia]

ok thanks 😊

[MartinK]

Not bad