Thursday, March 22, 2012

Using canning jars for weight loss.

So I officially started a diet. Spring weather has already hit here in New Hampshire and I have no clothes that fit other then my black yoga pants. Plus with my belly still being swollen from surgery I am at even more of a loss for clothes that fit. So a diet I will start!
For breakfast I like to have cereal with fruit. But let's face it measuring out your cereal is no fun, plus looking at that 3/4 of a cup of cereal in a big bowl makes me want to quit my diet already. So this morning I decided to put my cereal in a canning jar. As most of you know the sides of a canning jar have measurements on them, so no need for dirtying your measuring cups. But the best part is by putting my cereal in a canning jar it looks like I'm eating a lot...I like that!

So hopefully these little canning jars will help me loose some weight. Any other great tips for me?


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14 comments:

  1. JaneMarch 22, 2012 at 11:22 AM

    Hey, I like that idea! I'm going to try it. Thanks and Good Luck!

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  2. ShannonMarch 22, 2012 at 11:58 AM

    Use a smaller dinner plate. Same effect... looks like more than it is and less room to pile stuff on. Use a salad plate instead. Also make sure you're eating 5-6 small meals/snacks a day. All of them should be atleast 50% fruits or vegetables. For a snack pair yogurt and an apple or banana. Etc. It has helped me a lot! Down 10lbs already :) It has only been 3 weeks!

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  3. BeckiMarch 22, 2012 at 1:40 PM

    Smaller plates/bowls for sure :) I had to lose 10-15lbs a couple years ago and had little to no success until I used fitday.com (the free version). Food tracking with graphs, weight loss tracking, activity tracking too. It takes a little bit of time but not too much and I was successful quickly after starting to use that.

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  4. TimmiMarch 22, 2012 at 5:37 PM

    I do the same thing! Oatmeal and smoothies go in there too. Its great to transport your food for lunches.

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  5. ArijahMarch 22, 2012 at 5:51 PM

    very VERY cool! best of luck to ya!

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  6. AnonymousMarch 22, 2012 at 6:14 PM

    Saw this on smashedpeasandcarrots and thought of you and your love of canning jars and then you post about them the very next day. = ) Take a look...thought it was a cool idea. = ) http://cuppow.com/

    Sarah

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  7. christinaMarch 22, 2012 at 6:59 PM

    oh my goodness sarah thanks for sharing! that is fabulous! i need one now.

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  8. MelissaMarch 22, 2012 at 7:26 PM

    What a great idea! Fewer dishes while eating healthy is fabulous :) How are you feeling? Did all go well?

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  9. PattyMarch 22, 2012 at 8:08 PM

    That is the best idea I have heard in a long time. Thanks.

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  10. JessieMarch 23, 2012 at 8:43 AM

    LOVE it! I'm going to try using canning jars, plus they are really fun!

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  11. kellyMarch 23, 2012 at 4:42 PM

    make a parfait in the morning using your cereal, nonfat yogurt, and fruit. yum! and in your canning jar, it'll look gorgeous!

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  12. AnonymousApril 10, 2012 at 8:15 PM

    I just stumbled across your page and it's fabulous! I gained 50lbs while pregnant and I lost it all thanks to Weight Watchers (as always) and www.yonanas.com for their "yonana" machine. I've done some pretty cool recipes and I don't have to feel guilty. Keep the great ideas coming for us new mommies!! =)

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  13. tute-botApril 12, 2012 at 4:35 PM

    Have you seen the Salad in a Jar blog? http://www.salad-in-a-jar.com/how-to-make-salad-in-a-jar-2 She shows how to suck the air out of the jar so the lettuce stays crisp. Kinda interesting. Then if you have a handy little jar of lettuce ready to go you might be more likely to eat it. I haven't actually tried it myself, but your post made me think of it.

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  14. cupsbykimApril 12, 2012 at 5:44 PM

    What a great idea!

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