Downloadabl/printable portion size guide

This may help some of us. 

You can also print out a pocket-size version of it from this site: 

http://www.livebetteramerica.com/~/media/Files/portion-size- pocket-guide/portion-size-guide.pdf

This is a good reference guide.  When you don't have any measuring cups/spoons/scales at your disposal.  I suggest carrying this in your purse.   

I'm 4 years out and I still measure....what my eyes perceive cup is actually not a cup. 

I tested myself once.  I spooned out what I thought was about a cup of cottage cheese.  When I checked it....it was actually more like 1 1/2 cups.  After that reality check I knew that my eyes couldn't be trusted as measuring tools..no matter how long I have had my band.  I even have a set of measuring cups at work so I don't have to worry about being without them.   

Very handy!

Thanks Bette