Measure Twice, Cut Once.

There's an old adage when you are building or making a project, 'Measure Twice, Cut Once'. It's tried and true advice to avoid miss cut pieces of wood and having everything assemble perfectly. I seem to be adopting this little phrase to remind myself to measure everything that I eat first. Seems tedious yes, but it's really keeping me on track of controlling my portion size. Sure it takes a few extra minutes to count out fries or weight your chicken, but I figured out a few tips that keep me focused. The food scale, measuring cups and spoons stay on the counter at all times. Also, I do not pick on any of my meal until it is all assembled and I know I can sit down and enjoy 'my project' without interruption. I warn the kids to not bother me once I sit down to eat. In the past I would get up from the table what seems like a hundred  times while trying to finish one simple meal. Every time I got up from the table I'd feel like I never ate and then I'd over eat. Going for seconds and stuffing bits and pieces of food in my because I never felt like I was every eating. So, I plan, measure, count points, assemble and indulge on a well portioned, nutritious meal and I sit down and enjoy it. Now I find myself satisfied and full after every meal!