The importance of a food scale!

[OutsideMatchInside 10,166]

So I have been underestimating my Protein, fish, for the past week and a half. I finally got a scale and when I measured what I thought was 3-4 oz, it was 2.29 oz

I purchased an in expensive scale from Amazon, and it is really helping me with measuring what I am really eating. Especially since sometimes I measure out an amount food and do not eat it all. This scale has an option that you can weigh an empty bowl, set that to zero, then measure with whatever is in it. Then after you are done, you can measure again and measure what is left.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004164SRA?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00

If you are new to these smaller portions, I really suggest a scale so you can accurately track what you are eating.

[MrsRoboto 370]

That's the scale I have. Great scale for a great price!

[chrisredjeep 357]

You are so right about weighing your food. Its so easy to gestimate and then wonder why the scales in the bathroom are not going the right way!

[tjstark 74]

I have just ordered one, thanks for the heads up

[Chelsea Dagradi 2]

I agree.. The scale is soo important.

Guestimations can be really off and if you stick to never eating more than 4 oz of food all together then you should never be in a situation where you stretch your sleeve.

[Mrs. Reid 392]

I agree that a scale is vital. I find that a lot of calorie information is given in ounces instead of cups. Now that I have my scale I know my calorie count is very accurate and can rest assured that I am within my daily calorie range. Got mine off ebay for 9 bucks.