Calorie counting and food measuring?!

[jayali 5]

I noticed a lot of people counting calories n food measuring. It all sounds like it's a good thing and I want to learn It's been 12 days and the doctor has has advised me to start puree food on day 7 but I am afraid very hungry but afraid I will eat or do things wrong. I have been thinking about making an appointment with my nutritionist for HELP..

[Icandoalthingsthruchrist 9]

I received a Bariatric binder from my nutritionist 2 months before my surgery. It listed the diet phases with sample menus (among many other pieces of helpful information) for each phase. I would be lost without my binder. It's like my Bariatric bible. So consulting a nutritionist wouldn't hurt. But also check out this sight I found called www.bariatriccookery.com. That might help.

[Inner Surfer Girl 12,015]

Definitely make an appointment with your NUT. This is exactly what they are here to help with.

Weighing and measuring is easy. You probably will want to invest in a nice food scale. They are fairly inexpensive. You will also need some measuring utensils like a measuring cup (dry and liquid) and measuring spoons.

You will get the hang of it.

I even went through my kitchen and measured the volume of some of my favorite cups and bowls and wrote the volume on the bottom with a sharpie, so I know if I use a particular bowl it holds a cup, or half cup, or whatever.

[jayali 5]

Thank you I will schedule my appointment with my nutritionist asap. Also dumb question but where can I buy these measuring utensils I'm not sure what exactly I am looking for ? :/

[Inner Surfer Girl 12,015]

Try the grocery store or any store that has housewares. Measuring cups and spoons are pretty common, at least in the U.S. Where do you live?

[jayali 5]

Ok I'm in Jersey n I was thinking maybe somewhere like Wal-Mart or target?

[Inner Surfer Girl 12,015]

Ok I'm in Jersey n I was thinking maybe somewhere like Wal-Mart or target?

Yes, both Walmart and Target should have measuring cups, spoons, and scales.

[CocoBelle 13]

You could even find it online! Counting becomes obsessive but its really interesting to see just how much food is worth calorie wise. I can't imagine living without my scale and measuring cups and spoons. But yes make an appointment and be sure to ask weather to weight meats cooked or raw. Then come back and tell me! I keep forgetting to ask. Lol

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[_Kate_ 2,224]

@@CocoBelle Let me know too please lol .. My NUT is away until Monday and I'd like to know if its the weight before or after cooking

[VSGAnn2014 12,992]

@@jayali ... I applaud you!

IMHO, it's necessary to your long-term success to learn and know (not guess or wonder) how much you are eating and how nutritious / slimming / fattening the things you're eating and drinking are. It's necessary not just for your weight loss, but also your ability to maintain your weight loss.

Measuring your food is important. You're already on top of that, I see.

You should check out online tools like www.myfitnesspal.com that can do all the calculations for you. You can enter your food on your smart phone or via laptop. I don't think I'd have been nearly successful as I am without this amazing tool.

FYI, I've lost 90+ pounds and am 7 pounds below goal right now. My first WLS anniversary is coming up in a few weeks.

Very best to you!

[Inner Surfer Girl 12,015]

You could even find it online! Counting becomes obsessive but its really interesting to see just how much food is worth calorie wise. I can't imagine living without my scale and measuring cups and spoons. But yes make an appointment and be sure to ask weather to weight meats cooked or raw. Then come back and tell me! I keep forgetting to ask. Lol

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Cooked.