Eating To Lose Weight

I know that “Eating To Lose Weight” sounds like an oxy moron statement. It’s true…we do need to eat to lose weight. The key is eating healthy along with portion control. I just finished eating a bowl of Curves cereal. It was a sample box I got in the mail. It’s actually similar to bran flakes. I love the fact it was one serving.
I know many people think they can’t lose weight if they eat breakfast. I think it is because they are not able to figure out exactly how to make a single portion. Thus, when they think they are eating a 200 calories meal, in actuality is 400 calories.
I bought a double unit Zevro dispenser. I have one side filled with oatmeal and the other with cereal. All you have to do is turn the handle once and you get a one ounce serving. Using this dispenser is cheaper in the long run than buying the single packets of cereal. There are always a couple in the variety pack I don’t like so buying that is a real waste of money for me.
I bought my dual Zevro dispenser on Ebay for $17.00 plus postage. I checked Ebay today and there are several single and double units for sale at a reasonable price. This dual unit sells for $169.00 on the Zevro website. I also checked on Amazon.com and they have Zevro dispensers available at prices starting as low as $16.95 for a single unit.
Zevro is a product that helping me on my weight loss journey. Anyone else using this product? How do you like it?

February 19th, 2008 at 11:14 am
Nifty looking gadget. However, what’s wrong with just plain old measuring cups? I have three sets, they work for measuring portions of all kinds of stuff, from dried fruits, nuts, cereal, grains, etc…
At any rate, breakfast is very important for me, or I will eat too much later. Congrats on finding a way to portion control that you like!
February 19th, 2008 at 12:59 pm
Hi Cynthia,
I like things that are fun. Guess I’m just a gadget girl. I’ve got lots of those things around the house. Things I just HAD to have that are sitting collecting dust or stored in the attic or closet. At least this is one I use.
April 11th, 2008 at 6:12 am
Great gadget idea… I like to mix it up (sorry for the pun) when I am eating healthy (6 days a week) so I don’t get bored.
Using a gadget or two in my meal prep helps distract me from what I really want to eat.
Debbie