I am a speed eater.
Not the kind of speed eater that enters hot dog eating contests, because that’s just gross. But I do have a tendency to eat fast.
A few months ago my niece Ali and I stopped for ice cream at this charming little shop in town called eCreamery. Have you heard of them? All the cool kids are talking about it like Rachel Ray, Rachel Zoe, and I. In addition to their store, they are online, too, and you can design your own ice cream, gelato, or sorbetto, customize a label, and have it shipped to you (or better yet, to me). How cool is that?
Anyway…
Ali and I ordered a small ice cream and quickly learned that “small” also applied to the size of the spoon that accompanied our order. I kid you not, the spoon was the size of something you’d see in a miniature doll house. Crazy small.
But, the tiny utensil did make me slow down and enjoy every last delicious bite, not to mention the witty conversation Ali and I shared that day.
As a result of this trip, I purchased a small set of baby spoons reserved especially for things I tend to eat too fast like Greek yogurt, Unchunky Monkey Soft Serve Ice Cream, and Protein Freeze. And now I don’t even want to have a second serving because it takes way too long to eat, that and my body has time to recognize that it is indeed full. Just think, with all of those calories I’ve saved I can cash them in on a future trip to eCreamery.
Now I really must go get ready for a playdate, if you have any helpful tips to share, fork them over!
Miz says:
August 19th 2010I laugh that in this world of SUPERSIZEME!!! my daughter adores those little spoons as well.
the other day we went to costco :) and she got some sample she loved and it came with a little spoon.
she asked for another and I started to explain to her we only take one yada yada yada and in her own inimitable 4 yo way she rolled her eyes (!) and clarified she wanted another tiny spoon to take for her friend Ava.
:)
Jessica@HowSweet says:
August 19th 2010That is such a good idea – I eat everything too fast!
lindsay says:
August 19th 2010I’ve tried eating with those little spoons, they are hard! But its true, I do eat slower. My husband like to eat with a big serving spoon, not a GOOD idea. He’s done with his oatmeal in about 3 bites!
MrsFatass says:
August 19th 2010Oh man, I am the fastest eater in the universe. The UNIVERSE I tell you. Maybe I will try eating my yogurt today with one of Thing Two’s spoons!
Heather (Where's the Beach) says:
August 19th 2010OMG – I could win some sort of speed eating contest. I am horrible. Good call on the smaller spoons. Plus they’re so darn cute.
Jody - Fit at 52 says:
August 19th 2010I actually suggested to another blogger that over did on PB with the spoons in the house to try a baby spoon. Hey, It will make you eat less if you can stop! ;-)
Samantha Angela @ Bikini Birthday says:
August 19th 2010I always use my smallest spoons. It takes me about half an hour to eat soup. So when I get a real tablespoon I think it’s enormous
ali says:
August 19th 2010Ecreamery town= charming..detour to ecreamery town= not so much. =)
Tracey @ I'm Not Superhuman says:
August 19th 2010I’m a naturally slow eater so I think I’d drive my framily and friends up a wall if I ever used small spoons. Instead of taking 45 minutes to eat a small ice cream I’d be up to an hour and a half. No one likes to eat with someone that slow.
sian-girlgetstrong says:
August 19th 2010Great idea! I eat way too fast too but I am working on the mindful eating thing….
Anna @ Newlywed, Newly Veg says:
August 19th 2010I collect vintage baby spoons, and LOVE using them to eat things that I would normally just wolf down, like ice cream!
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Mom says:
August 19th 2010Heading to the website now…
Joanna Sutter says:
August 19th 2010Yes, Ali…I totally failed to mention how lost we were trying to find eCreamery!
angela says:
August 19th 2010brilliant idea from the one-and-only brilliant fitness + spice! i tend to speed eat too…and then i wonder how my frozen yogurt went bye-bye so fast! love the baby spoon idea: hey, whatever it takes!
Fit Chick in the City says:
August 19th 2010I love using small utensils and small plates!
Naomi(oneFF) says:
August 19th 2010i LOVE TINY SPOONS!!! i collect them :)
The Candid RD says:
August 19th 2010I once had a tiny fork that was created for the purpose of eating slower (aren’t they great?!). Like you, I used to eat VERY fast. Now I take my time and make sure to a) not be starving when I eat, b) put my form down between bites, and c) drink something between bites! It helps.
amanda says:
August 19th 2010Good suggestion! I am a super fast eater and have put many to shame.
Pure2raw twins says:
August 19th 2010What a great idea. My sister has small spoons and I would love using them, guess I better get me some.
FatFighterTV says:
August 19th 2010I love this idea! I already use small plates for some good mind trickery, so the small spoons would be a perfect fit.
Jennifer says:
August 22nd 2010I am a HUGE speed eater. I think about it every time I inhale my plate clean, but never realize it until after all of the food has been devoured already!