Thank you for your support. I sincerely hope she's not allergic to gluten--some days, all she'll eat is white bread cut into triangles. Yes, only white bread, and only if it's in triangles... and she will literally throw up if you even offer her something she doesn't want to try :'( Apparently extreme sensitivity to smell/taste is a sign of autism.

Amanda, I am so sorry to hear about your daughters health problems. Has she been tested for Celiac Disease? It could be she's allergic to gluten.

Are you guys kidding? This is a great FREE website that offers valuable information. If you can't figure out some of the terminology like "lip gloss and compact", don't use it!

Thanks :) Have you noticed that we're probably 2 of the youngest people posting here, and we're nearly the only ones who object to perma-whining? The stereotype is that the elderly think we should be more grateful for all the advantages that we have (and they didn't...) but I can see the pendulum swinging the other way.

Way to go Amanda! I too am sick of people griping about what they don't like about this site. It's impossible to please everybody, so RealAge does its best to reach as many as possible. If you don't like it, find a new site, but I am sick of the incessant griping. And if you really don't know what a pot of lip gloss looks like try google.

If you don't know something, you can easily find more information, especially on the internet. But of course, asking is fine when you genuinely don't know something, and I didn't mean to imply otherwise.
The comments that annoy me are the ones that aren't asking, but complaining about the list in general. There are A LOT of comments on Real Age, not just on this topic, which are purely negative/dismissive about the content found here. Why??? If an article isnt helpful to you, fair dues; but have you seen the number of people who post just to say, 'that article was useless'? I disagree, I think if it's helping anyone at all, it's a valid addition to the site. Which I'll admit is likely the way I should have phrased my original comment; my only defense is that it's difficult not to become negative when faced with negativity.

Dorothy Miller just asked "how much is a pot of lip gloss". People shouldn't have to be afraid to ask a question for fear of being ridiculed, just because they don't know something. Even though you might be a bright girl you may need to ask a question about something you're not familiar with, and I'm sure you would not want to be criticized. I went back and read everyone's comments and I found none I would call whiny. Anyway, Amanda I feel bad for you if your daughter is having health problems. I know nothing is more stressful than that. Hope things are better soon. But remember other people may be going through their own problems, and please don't assume they're not good-natured, patient, loving, just from one little comment.

Personally, just me, I think it's rather insulting to suggest that men are so clueless they don't recognize basic types of make-up--I've never worn, say, boxing gloves, an athletic cup, or a jockstrap in my life, but I know roughly their size and shape--but clearly, the general feeling on this site is that you have to use something yourself to be even vaguely familiar with it.

It was a very odd choice of comparables: very gender specific, make-up oriented, and old fashioned. No man coud relate to any of this. And I'm a woman, but who the heck uses compacts? And why does it have to be round? My solution: a 'pot of lip gloss" is the same size as a soda or water bottle cap.

Just one more thing. When I called you children, you're right, I was wrong about that.
I have a child. She's 2 and a bit years old, was born with an underactive thyroid (which causes brain damage if untreated, in an infant). The first year of her life, she had 10 blood tests, nearly all of which required her to be stuck at least twice while she screamed. Recently, she's developed a problem with her bowels, and now is permanently either constipated, or suffering from moderate to severe diarrhea. She can't really speak yet, and is currently undergoing evaluation to determine whether she's autistic. Her bowel problems and possible autism are, in her specialist's opinion, likely linked to her congenital hypothyroidism. Apparently no matter how quickly they start treating her condition, medicine isn't a complete replacement for a healthy, normally functioning body.
If anyone has the right to whine and complain, it's my daughter. And she is the happiest, sweetest little thing on two feet. She babbles and 'sings' all the time, albeit in nothing that's like English, and when she laughs she laughs with her whole body. She's beautiful, and wonderful, and even when she's ill or in pain, she's full of smiles--no hugs or kisses, and she can't do eye contact for long, but enough to let you know that the smile she's aiming at her feet, is meant for you.
If the people on this website were like children--good-natured, patient, loving, adaptable, grateful--there wouldn't be any need for comments like mine.

Not using cosmetics doesn't make you blind, surely. And being irritated when people complain about nothing, doesn't make you uncivilized.
If anyone had bothered to check, the first person who mentions the lip gloss is NOT the 84 year old lady Ms Miller. This person is NOT asking about the size, or enquiring about what lip
gloss is, but rather castigating Real Age for using the measurement. Look at it--it's the second comment on this page, and it's said by someone who is clearly just here to criticize a website that's trying to help all of us.
I think it's terribly unfair for me to get grief, just because I think people should be grateful when someone else takes the time to help them. Everyone jumping on the bandwagon to punish me, ought to spend more time thinking about what I've said.
And just for the record, as far as I'm aware, I'm one of the few who actually tried to ANSWER thr question Ms Miller and the others asked. So now I've been attacked, not just for saying people should think before they complain about everything under the sun, but also for trying to help someone with a genuine question. That's a really nice atttitude for some of you to have.

I agree with Mary regarding the lack of courtesy and respect. Many cosmetics come in different sizes...Why should someone be castigated for not knowing the size of a "pot of lip gloss"? It is not as if "a pot of lip gloss" it is a universally accepted standard measure!!
And why should anyone be criticized for asking about something that they don't know?

Thank you Rob. This is why I can't stand reading "comments", because there is always ONE who is rude to others. I guess this forum is no different. I won't be back, but thank you for your civilised note. and yes, MANY women have never used cosmetics, so why should they know the size of them? Duh....

These tips are incredible! I'm known for going crazy on the cheese snacking by somehow convincing myself that it's "not all bad" fat. I linked to it from my blog to help spread the word.

Amanda, I think you’re the only 24 year old whiny child here. The question on "Pot of Lip Gloss" is completely reasonable, and you should think twice before policing the comments section of any website before you embarrass yourself again. I found your comments offensive and empty of valid content. Please be a little more polite when talking to other grown men and women.

A redução das quantidades dos petiscos leva à insatisfação,à frustação e, consequentemente, à desistência. Creio que o melhor seria dirigir o hábito de petiscar para alimentos mais saudáveis. Porque não petiscar umas rodelas de cenoura crua, ou fruta...

My comments weren't directed specifically at the 85 year old lady, but more towards others who didn't know what lipgloss is... If you have been to the checkout in a drugstore in the US, UK, or I'd imagine most other first world countries within the last 10 years, you have seen pots of lipgloss on/near the counter. And MY point was, if someone's gone to the trouble of typing up an entire list of portion sizes, because lazy people can't be bothered to buy some scales and weigh their food (myself included) don't whine about the contents of the list. Just be grateful that help like this exists.

I agree with Teri no one should be ashamed because they don't know about lip gloss and compacts! Some women have better ways to spend their time than browsing in the cosmetic dept. looking for the latest shade of lip gloss or eye shadow. I know I wasted a lot of time there myself, so I guess I shouldn't be too critical.

Shame on anyone who critized
Dorothy S. Miller for not knowing what a 'pot' of lipgloss is. Given her age of 85 years (God Bless her for being here with a wonderful mind to be able to comment on this site!) If people weren't so criticle and THOUGHT it through, they would realize that lipSTICK would have been the only item option for Dorothy to purchase for her lips many years ago.

Great useful info.

I guess the bottom line is...whatever you thought the right portion SHOULD be, cut it ih half or more!!! Then you don't have to think about how big a pot of lipgloss is......It's really small!!

Great advice. I am thrilled to see people of all ages read this web page.

Don't know what a pot of lipgloss is??? Look around at every check out counter of drug stores.

I think that the Dr. has given some very good advice. When I was in the third grade our school teacher taught us that the size of our stomachs was the size of our two fist doubled up & pressed tightly together. & it takes 2 hrs to partially empty. I am 80 years old & this has always stuck with me. God Bless All

I wish they were talking about a 1-quart pot of lip gloss

For goodness sake. Where do you people live, that you've never seen lip gloss or a round compact? It's not like you're deep in a South American jungle, far away from luxuries like cosmetics and moisturizers--you have internet access. Lip gloss - a little pot of Vaseline or Carmex. Round compact - a pocket mirror, or that thing you/your wife use/uses to apply powder to your/her nose.
Honestly. Someone you don't even know goes to the trouble of spoon-feeding you reasonably precise measurements of exactly what you should be eating, and all you can do is whine that they picked measurements that not everyone can understand? You're like thankless, ungrateful, whiny children... that's my opinion, and I'm 24--bet at least half of you are at least twice my age. You should be ashamed.

Brenda's suggestion about using one's hand is excellent! I will use it when teaching nutrition to my fourth grade students! Thanks!

I love your hints , keep up the good work, also the articles I think

they are

very useful.

If people don't know the lip gloss maybe they know a round pill holder. Seriously I do love these bits of info. jenne

If I can only have "2 cotton balls" of guacamole I'm in trouble.

In my 85 years, I've never heard the size of anything described as "a pot of lipgloss! Just how much is that?

I guess my "controlled" portions are comparatively out of control!

I think it is a wonderful Idea. A new concept for me to try. I would like ideas, the mind is a wonderful creation. Thank You

...wouldn't two bagel halves be one bagel? And guacamole, in my opinion God made an avocado the perfect serving size. I don't think the problem is excessive popcorn consumption, but rather the butter. How about a guideline there?

It helps to have something to compare portions to, but what's a round compact? I agree, that and the pot of lip gloss doesn't relate to many people.

Great suggestions. In my nutrition work with overweight or obese children we also get them to use their hand as a portion guide: protein (palm of the hand), veggies (two open hands), grains (clenched fist), fats (salad dressing/nuts-tip of the thumb to first knuckle). Their hand is always with them and it grows as they grow.

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Thanks for putting this up it helps me .

A pot of lip gloss? Please, 1/2 of your readers can't relate to this as a measurement.

This is the type of information that people really need. Thanks. DD