Can a plate help you lose weight?

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Can a plate help you lose weight?

Venus Doom, NJ — Fri, 08 May 2009 13:26:38 GMT

I'd rather stick with Weight Watchers. The Points system is nearly foolproof, and to me, the use of a diet scale is a small price to pay for the 35 pounds I lost by diligently counting my Points!

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Kristin, Seattle WA — Fri, 08 May 2009 15:45:42 GMT

why don't they put put a "Snack bowl"? Granted, all snacks are not created equal, but a bowl with general lines for low fat ice cream, veggies, chips, a little inner cup for dip, those kinds of thing?

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Lily, Orange County, CA — Fri, 08 May 2009 16:20:40 GMT

I eat off the salad plates in our dish set. I know it sounds like a gimmicky diet trick, but it keeps my portions smaller and fools the eye into seeing a large amount of food instead of the moderate amount there. I'm not sure this plate would help me, as I rarely eat starches with dinner. I aim for 2/3 veggies, 1/3 meat.

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Tammy Shannen, Woodfords, CA — Fri, 08 May 2009 16:57:23 GMT

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Sasha, Oklahoma — Fri, 08 May 2009 17:28:05 GMT

Sorry, but with the economy barely rocking along, I'm NOT going to pay $40 for a plate and a bowl - no matter how "cute" they are. I can take a Sharpie Marker and divide up my Corelle on my own!

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Fish, San Diego — Fri, 08 May 2009 18:09:02 GMT

I wish people in this country would use the word "whilst" more. It's a fun word.

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Jody, Massachusetts — Fri, 08 May 2009 19:16:51 GMT

I like this idea is a GENERAL guideline, so I wouldn't panic about things like tacos. Of course not every meal concoction is going to "fit" in the organization of the plate. Overall, you're getting a better proportion idea so that's really all that matters.

Off topic, I have to ask...these comments are supposedly "approved" before posting, so why are spam comments making it onto the thread?

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Carolyn — Fri, 08 May 2009 20:08:34 GMT

For those of you who want a snack bowl or snack sack, there's already such a thing. It's called a Ziploc snack-sized bag.

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Kayla - Laurel, MT — Fri, 08 May 2009 20:10:49 GMT

This sounds intriguing-but at the age of 56 a light bulb went on and I have lost 70 lbs. in 13 months. Have not missed one day of walking or riding bike-preferably outside-but in Montana I had to do the tread mill when it was slick outside. All on my own- portions,calories,bullheadedness, $00 cost to me.

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Russell, Lynchburg, Virginia — Fri, 08 May 2009 20:23:42 GMT

Check out the Perfect Plate. It does come with a snack plate. http://perfectplate.com.

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Student — Fri, 08 May 2009 20:36:12 GMT

Seriously? Just another diet gimmick. A plastic plate with some measurements for $40 plus S&H? Don't be a piggy, and walk more.

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Gina, San Diego, CA — Fri, 08 May 2009 22:03:33 GMT

Sasha/Oklahoma - your comment made a lot of sense to me (Sharpie marker). I will keep the $40 and sign up for Jazzercise.

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Jan, Los Angeles, CA — Fri, 08 May 2009 23:09:49 GMT

Check out the Northstar Portion System which includes 13 containers in various sizes with lids. Eat anything you want but fit it in the appropriate container. The system lets you measure peanut butter, avocado, potato chips, meat, cereal, etc. There are actual size cards too so that you can compare a cookie, a bagel, a muffin. Weight management is all about portions. The right tool is at http://www.northstarportions.com

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June fails — Sat, 09 May 2009 00:41:01 GMT

Great Idea-mark your own plate and saave the $40 but you know what we will all loose weight soon because of the economy and the layoffs that is hitting all of us so don't spend a penny it will cost you zero cents in the long run

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Laura S, Fort Wayne, IN — Sat, 09 May 2009 02:06:23 GMT

If you want a diet plate, go buy a child size plate and use that to reduce your portions. Several people I know have done that and have lost weight. Plus, you'll save about $30 compared to the plate shown.

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Michael Black — Sat, 09 May 2009 04:28:34 GMT

Looks like I'm going to need a bigger plate.

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Dawn, The Woodlands, TX — Sat, 09 May 2009 12:08:36 GMT

Looks like an Americanized bento box!

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Bobby Cary, NC — Sat, 09 May 2009 20:03:34 GMT

its soo easy just eat when you feel hungry, dont eat crap and exercise 4-5 times a week why do we need to spend money on stuff like this?

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Shauna Weiss, Kelowna, B.C. — Mon, 11 May 2009 13:06:52 GMT

It's a cute idea, but I don't know if I would spend $40 on it. I guess it depends on what a person can afford, but $40 buy something far more useful than a dish. http://www.livetheleanlife.com

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Marla Heller, MS, RD, Chicago, IL — Mon, 11 May 2009 13:44:58 GMT

Maybe she didn't lose weight because of that 200-calorie instant oatmeal, which is actually the equivalent of 2 1/2 servings of grains. I personally prefer the Idaho plate method, which deemphasizes starches, and you can make the plate yourself with markers and paper plates.

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Emma — Thu, 14 May 2009 06:41:21 GMT

I second (or third?) the Sharpie marker idea.

Or better yet, find an 11" plate and just remember that no more than 1/4 of it should be meat, and just over 1/4 can be starches.

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Libby Gu — Thu, 14 May 2009 14:56:34 GMT

The color blue is naturally un-appetizing. Studies show that people eat less off blue plates, hence the blue rim on these pricey plates.

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Linda Jean, Tempe, AZ — Mon, 18 May 2009 14:39:36 GMT

Smaller portions ... no matter the food being consumed ... will lower your caloric intake and, eventually, lower your weight. If eating off of blue rimmed plastic plates for $40 dollars will help you do this ... and you actually have the $40 dollars to spend on something like this ... then go for it. Admittedly, anyone can accomplish the same thing by using one of the smaller plates they already have in their cupboard, or using small storage containers, bags, etc. but how many of us will actually take the time to do that? The bottom line is to do "something" ... be proactive and lose. Even reading the comments and tips found here is a good start and a great motivational tool. For the record, I've begun to control my portions by using a small blue (I've heard the same thing about the color blue being an appetite surpressant)vintage Fiestaware plate (from my cupboard) for my meals. So far, so good. We'll see if it works in the long-term.

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Brian Thomas Rock Springs, WY — Tue, 19 May 2009 17:59:33 GMT

I like the Idaho Plate Method. Very visual approach to meal planning. The decofoam placemat is only $6.50. It uses a 9 inch plate and they have free downloadable booklets and food diaries to help clients use the material. Very easy - You can see it at www.platemethod.com

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D, St.Louis, Mo. — Thu, 21 May 2009 12:18:43 GMT

Has anyone ever heard of plain old cheap TV dinners. Get them at the store for about $1.00 add an extra non starchy veggie or a small salad and you have a complete dinner. Yes there are some hi fat, hi carb ones but if you moderate what you eat during the day you can lose weight this way. I have lost 20 lbs already. Much cheaper than buying those so called "diet" entrees at the store. Plus the empty TV dinner trays can be cleaned and reused if you want to make up your own TV dinners with portion control.....or ready made dinners for seniors who dont cook for themselves. My father in law would eat ones we had made up for him but wouldnt cook otherwise.

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M., Colorado Springs, CO — Sun, 31 May 2009 05:22:43 GMT

Nothing wrong with the plates, but it is just NOT that hard to figure out portion sizes, calories, etc. If you can read labels and have measuring cups/utensils in your kitchen, and buy a simple food scale, it's very easy. And Weight Watchers? Please. Is it really that hard to add up calories? Why pay other people just to tell you to eat less? And if you need the support of other people, join Overeater's Anonymous. With WW, all you're paying for is for someone to make 200 calories sound like: 7 points! Seven doesn't sound so bad, but 200 does! OMG!!! Ditch the gimmick and lose weight for free.

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C., Seal Beach, CA — Thu, 04 Jun 2009 21:37:09 GMT

Ask yourself: "Do I really want to lose weight; kick my smoking habit; kick my drug habit; cut down my drinking; or get rid of any bad habits?" One must be true to oneself; Not only intellectually but in your heart of hearts. Make no excuses or rationalizations as to why you can't accomplish your goal(s). If you make excuses of rationalizations you will be doomed to failure no matter how good your intentions are. Loosing weight is simple - just eat less and find an exercise activity that you find fun to do and that you'll do on a regular basis. Don't find the time to exercise - make the time for it! Nobody is busy 24/7. If you say you are, you're just making excuses. If you want inspiration, Google the "Joy Fit Club" and read their inspirational stories.

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Vickie, Savannah GA — Fri, 05 Jun 2009 18:31:15 GMT

Whatever your tool, trick, club or method... the key is to stick to it. If you overeat one day, be "good" the next and try to keep going. I put a PostIt on my 'fridge that asks "Are you really hungry or just bored?" If my tummy answers "no, not really", I grab my sneakers and dog leash and out the door we go. I've lost 45 pounds SLOWLY over three years, with just ten more to go. Keep moving and don't eat unless you're hungry! You can DO IT!

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Jenna — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 20:40:31 GMT

Knowledge is the key to any long term bodyfat loss program. Fitday.com is an online food diary that helps you understand how many calories are in the foods you like to eat. Or go to your local gym spend the $50-60 and get the nutritional guidance you need to figure out how many total calories you need and how to portion them out. I have lost 60 pounds with one nutritional session, a food scale, and dedication. Give it a try.

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