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BIG BIRDY · 26th January, 2008

Have just been out and bought some fab new dinner plates. They have a large rim and a smaller than normal plate bit where the food goes. Theory is that we can't overload the plate..... I had my own smaller plate when I came off LT 18m ago, and it did work as I maintained for ages until the larger plates took over again. This time we are all eating smaller portions. (well I will when off SS!)

rowanx2 · 28th January, 2008

I would recommend smaller plates too no matter what plan you follow - it fools us into thinking we are getting a right plate full

also small sized cutlery if you can find it.

Deb G · 28th January, 2008

What size are they, and where did you get them? I'm planning on doing this too, but don't want to have my own plate that is different from the others as I don't want to draw too much attention to it!!!

BIG BIRDY · 28th January, 2008

They are Royal Worcester 'Red Peony'. and from House Of Fraser. They've got a 1/2 price sale on at the mo! I chose them cos they have a decorated r1m well over an inch wide, and a mini 'bowl' to catch gravy, but because of that if you overload the plate it will look just like that! Don't cover the rim, and don't make it look like a pasta dish! Well thats my cunning plan anyway!

Deb G · 29th January, 2008

Thanks for that!

IWILLSUCCEED! · 29th January, 2008

Great idea!!! When I'm allowed to eat again I'll be doing this too. I'm sure that a lot of my problems with weight gain are to do with portion sizes!
Thanks for posting
Tansyx

EmmaP · 30th January, 2008

I just want to agree that this is a great idea, and will copy also!

BIG BIRDY · 31st January, 2008

Have just dished up a chicken curry. Normally hubby has 3 serving spoons of rice. Tonight he only has 1 1/2! The plate looks full! Kids haven't noticed either. This plan just might work!

26th January, 2008	#1 (permalink)
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28th January, 2008	#2 (permalink)
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28th January, 2008	#3 (permalink)
Deb G Lighterlifer Deb G's Profile Albums Deb G's Photo Gallery Join Date: 21st November, 2007 Location: Hallbankgate, Cumbria Posts: 878 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Rep Power: 19 Diet: Lighterlife	What size are they, and where did you get them? I'm planning on doing this too, but don't want to have my own plate that is different from the others as I don't want to draw too much attention to it!!! Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Google Bookmark It! __________________ Wk 1 = 7.6 Wk 2 = 7.4 Wk 3 = 3.3 Wk 4 = 2.8 Wk 5 = 5.5 Wk 6 = Ill Wk 7 = 6.6 Wk 8 = 3.3 Wk 9 = 2.8 Wk10 = 2.7 Wk11 = 5.6 Wk12 = 0.8 Wk13 = 5.0 Wk14 = 3.3 Wk15 = 3.3 Wk16 = 0.8 Wk17 = 2.2 Wk18 = 4.4 Wk19 = 2.4 Wk20 = 1.5 Wk21 = Hols Wk22 = 3.9 TOTAL LOSS = 75lbs! Target Reached - 9st on 20.02.08 Aim = to stay at 9st (126lb) for rest of my life! Management (weighed on a Tuesday): Wk 1 = 124 Wk 2 = 121.2 Wk 3 = 119.4 Wk 4 = 118 Wk 5 = 117 Wk 6 = 115.6 Wk 7 = 115 Wk 8 = 116 Wk 9 = 117 Wk 10 = 117 Wk 11 = 117 Ticker reflects my daily weight - so will show daily fluctuation

28th January, 2008	#4 (permalink)
BIG BIRDY Really Really likes to post! BIG BIRDY's Profile Albums BIG BIRDY's Photo Gallery Join Date: 16th January, 2008 Location: west midlands Posts: 1,402 Thanks: 8 Thanked 10 Times in 10 Posts Rep Power: 65 Diet: cambridge Height: 5' 5" Start Weight: 187lb Current Weight: 187lb Goal Weight: 147lb Goal Date: 30 may 2011 BMI Information: Start BMI: 31.1 Current BMI: 31.1 Goal BMI: 24.5 Statistics: Total Weight Loss: 0lb Weight to Lose: 40lb % Lost 0%	They are Royal Worcester 'Red Peony'. and from House Of Fraser. They've got a 1/2 price sale on at the mo! I chose them cos they have a decorated r1m well over an inch wide, and a mini 'bowl' to catch gravy, but because of that if you overload the plate it will look just like that! Don't cover the rim, and don't make it look like a pasta dish! Well thats my cunning plan anyway! Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Google Bookmark It! __________________ week 1........ 4lb week 2........ 4lb week 3........ 2.5lb despite major fallout at weekend

29th January, 2008	#5 (permalink)
Deb G Lighterlifer Deb G's Profile Albums Deb G's Photo Gallery Join Date: 21st November, 2007 Location: Hallbankgate, Cumbria Posts: 878 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Rep Power: 19 Diet: Lighterlife	Thanks for that! Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Google Bookmark It! __________________ Wk 1 = 7.6 Wk 2 = 7.4 Wk 3 = 3.3 Wk 4 = 2.8 Wk 5 = 5.5 Wk 6 = Ill Wk 7 = 6.6 Wk 8 = 3.3 Wk 9 = 2.8 Wk10 = 2.7 Wk11 = 5.6 Wk12 = 0.8 Wk13 = 5.0 Wk14 = 3.3 Wk15 = 3.3 Wk16 = 0.8 Wk17 = 2.2 Wk18 = 4.4 Wk19 = 2.4 Wk20 = 1.5 Wk21 = Hols Wk22 = 3.9 TOTAL LOSS = 75lbs! Target Reached - 9st on 20.02.08 Aim = to stay at 9st (126lb) for rest of my life! Management (weighed on a Tuesday): Wk 1 = 124 Wk 2 = 121.2 Wk 3 = 119.4 Wk 4 = 118 Wk 5 = 117 Wk 6 = 115.6 Wk 7 = 115 Wk 8 = 116 Wk 9 = 117 Wk 10 = 117 Wk 11 = 117 Ticker reflects my daily weight - so will show daily fluctuation

29th January, 2008	#6 (permalink)
IWILLSUCCEED! Likes to post IWILLSUCCEED!'s Profile Albums IWILLSUCCEED!'s Photo Gallery Join Date: 2nd January, 2008 Location: Croydon, Surrey Posts: 416 Blog Entries: 1 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Rep Power: 20 Diet: Cambridge	Great idea!!! When I'm allowed to eat again I'll be doing this too. I'm sure that a lot of my problems with weight gain are to do with portion sizes! Thanks for posting Tansyx Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Google Bookmark It! __________________ MINI GOALS 1.TO GET BACK ON TRACK! 2.TO REMAIN POSITIVE WHATEVER HAPPENS 3.TO KEEP ON COMING IN HERE TO SUPPORT OTHERS AND BE SUPPORTED ON MY JOURNEY. “When you help someone up a hill, you get that much closer to the top yourself.”

30th January, 2008	#7 (permalink)
EmmaP Member EmmaP's Profile Albums EmmaP's Photo Gallery Join Date: 30th January, 2008 Posts: 6 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Rep Power: 0	I just want to agree that this is a great idea, and will copy also! Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Google Bookmark It! __________________

31st January, 2008	#8 (permalink)
BIG BIRDY Really Really likes to post! BIG BIRDY's Profile Albums BIG BIRDY's Photo Gallery Join Date: 16th January, 2008 Location: west midlands Posts: 1,402 Thanks: 8 Thanked 10 Times in 10 Posts Rep Power: 65 Diet: cambridge Height: 5' 5" Start Weight: 187lb Current Weight: 187lb Goal Weight: 147lb Goal Date: 30 may 2011 BMI Information: Start BMI: 31.1 Current BMI: 31.1 Goal BMI: 24.5 Statistics: Total Weight Loss: 0lb Weight to Lose: 40lb % Lost 0%	Have just dished up a chicken curry. Normally hubby has 3 serving spoons of rice. Tonight he only has 1 1/2! The plate looks full! Kids haven't noticed either. This plan just might work! Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Google Bookmark It! __________________ week 1........ 4lb week 2........ 4lb week 3........ 2.5lb despite major fallout at weekend

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