[quote=TemekuT]Example of why some are not overweight:

Tonight we had salad with Marie’s Honey Mustard Dressing. Serving info per the jar – 2 Tbsp, 140 Cal. I do not like thick and creamy dressings but love the flavor of honey mustard. I spooned 1 Tbsp into a 2 Tbsp shotglass, add 1 Tbsp water, and pour over salad. Voila! Honey mustard flavor at 1/2 the calories. This type of adaptation is commonplace in my home. I was taught well by parents that instilled in their kids what portion size constituted a serving, and they did not teach me that 2 Tbsp was a serving.[/quote]

We do exactly the same, TemekuT, but use different flavored vinegars to dilute creamy dressings on our salads 1:1. I too, was taught how much is a “serving” of salad dressing or butter, etc and that it’s okay and even preferred to use lower-calorie margarines in place of butter. They also spread easier and so you use much less.