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Accurate Measurements

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The little plastic cups that pudding or applesauce come in are exactly 1/2 cup. I keep them in the oatmeal box and have a stack of them handy to measure cereal, milk, etc. to keep me honest about how much I am eating. When in doubt, measure!

- Submitted by GAILRUU 5/20/2010 in Healthy Eating | 2 Comments

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Pedomenter measurement

To get a more accurate measurement of the steps I take I secure my pedometer to my shoe string.

- Submitted by MAVY135 5/20/2010 | 7 Comments | View Secret

Buy a food scale!

Weigh snacks and everything you can! This will give you a more accurate measurement of how much you are eating!

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I still like my chips and stuff, so I just measure out a serving and carry that to the living room from the kitchen.

- Submitted by OAKBORN 5/20/2010 | 2 Comments | View Secret

Portion Control

Packing a lunch using smaller containers has helped me practice portion control. I didn't realize how large my portions were. If in doubt of calorie content I only serve 1/2 cup.301

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Use a scale to help get accurate measurements for your food tracker. Own what you eat. Write it all down.

- Submitted by JVALVERDE1 5/20/2010 | 4 Comments | View Secret

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