I was a fairly thin kid and young adult. In fact, at age 29, I weighed 135 pounds. (I'm 5'3).
That's definitely NOT the case now. A combination of things led to a tremendous weight gain: stress, grief, eating for comfort. By the time I realized it... I was over 200 pounds and climbing.
Over the past two years, I've lost about 70 pounds, put most back on, then started losing again. I stillhave more to lose.
My biggest problem? Portion control. I eat too much -- even though I try not to do so.
When I discovered the amazing Precise Portions dinnerware, I knew I wanted to try it!
Centered on diabetes, glucose and weight management, FOCUS portion control takes the stress out of healthy eating. It's simple - just stay within the lines! This is not your father's portion control plate... you've got style.
What's in the box?
Package contains one complete portion control place setting.
It's... perfect. That's my most heart-felt reaction to this set. It's perfect.
It takes the guess work out of portion control. Just build your meal according to the labels on the plate -- it's simple, it's easy, and it works!
Precise Portions chip-resistant plates and bowls are made from beautiful porcelain china. A flowing graphic design outlines recommended portions of vegetables, grains, starch, meats and beans. FOCUS functions without compromising good looks, so you don't have to worry if company drops in - they'll never know the difference!
These plates and bowls are well known for their brilliant color, translucency, strength and design. Porcelain china is beautiful - you won't find any plastic here! This is portion control dinnerware that you can proudly display.
Precise Portions' bowls boast a classic - but contemporary - design and can be used for soups, salads, cereals and so on - anything you wouldn't put on a plate. You'll be able to easily monitor your eating habits with ½ cup, 1C and 1½ C measurements clearly marked inside the bowl (it's your secret).
Now you've got an easy way to control beverage portions, too: Precise Portions lets you discretely measure 4oz and 8oz of fluid, putting you in full control. Liquid calories can't sneak up on you anymore! Like all Precise Portions products, these glasses are attractively designed to complement the rest of your dinnerware collection.
If you're interested in healthy eating and weight management, Precise Portions FOCUS dinnerware is for you. Designed by licensed dietitians to help control blood sugar, blood pressure and metabolism, FOCUS is great for anyone looking to live a healthier lifestyle. With nutritional guidelines integrated right into the design of our portion control plates, bowls and glasses, you've always got the best practices for healthy eating at a glance - no matter what you'd like to eat today!
The first time I used the plate -- I could not believe how much I'd over-estimated the amount of food I needed. It was an eye-opening moment of discovery. No wonder I'm not losing as much weight as I should (and could) be losing. My portions were distorted. I was eating too much starch and protein and not enough non-starchy vegetables.
Needless to say, I've had to re-think my food choices. Thankfully, with the FOCUS Portion Control Dinnerware Set -- I can see at a glance that my portions and choices are spot-on!
I love the Portion Control Bowl too. I make a lot of crockpot meals: soups, beans and ham, spaghetti and sauce, beef stew, chicken and rice, and chili.
Not to mention the salads, cereals, and desserts that require a bowl!
Having a bowl with the measurements inside is brilliant! And no one knows but me!
These double-sided planners offer a visual, easy to understand portion control guide to help you judge the best way to lay your meals out. On the reverse, there's a daily menu planning worksheet. It's completely customizable for your unique diet, too. The guide actually doubles as a placemat for convenience - FOCUS really is a complete portion control system for the whole family!
Your doctor or nutritionist will get a great picture of what you're doing if you bring these planning tools with you for your next appointment. That way, they'll be able to offer you helpful and specific tips on how to improve your weight management/glucose control strategy. While the placemat is technically disposable, it's printed on high-quality paper stock to ensure ease of use. Order a replacement pack of placemats to track your portions daily for best results.
There's more - you'll receive our "Quick Start Guide to Healthy Eating" with each order. This 16-page booklet shares valuable tips on vegetable servings, meat portions, suggested snacks and more, plus there's a new bonus section with 7 "free" food and beverage choices!
The Precise Portions website offers so much information for the person(s) who need assistance in losing (or maintaining) weight.
There are learning tools, calculators, quizzes, questions, and answers.
Ed and Ann Marie Stephens, the creators and founders of Precise Portions are real people. They have been touched by Diabetes. They know and understand the importance of watching your weight and eating the correct portions of healthy food. It was seeing their own family members struggling with the daily challenges of Diabetes that made them determined to help.
It is a blessing that they have shared their knowledge and their dinnerware with us!
It's already helping me and I know it will help you, too.
Please watch the following video to see Precise Portions in action:
