Do you weigh your food or just measure it?

[GinaJ 2]

Do most of you weigh your food? If so, which food scale do you use. I have just been measuring mine, but thought maybe that is what my problem is.

[MistyD65 1]

It depends on what it is. If I am supposed to have 3 ounces of chicken, turkey, fish, etc., I weigh it. For my chicken and tuna salads, vegetables, cereals, and fluids (of course) I use a measuring cup. It is kind of confusing when things are listed in ounces, because that could be a measure of volume OR weight. Cups and divisions of cups, teaspoons and tablespoons are straightforward, but ounces......:embaressed_smile:

[RestlessMonkey 7]

I hope to NOT weigh mine. If I wanted to weigh and count I'd still be doing WW, honestly! The thought of forever having to count each cracker out or put back 1/2 ounce of chicken left me bored and exasperated. HOWEVER if I find i'm not losing then checking portions is a great idea, and useful to rope me back in. I agree weighing is the best way; and often you get MORE when you weigh it than if you just use a measuring cup.

The have inexpensive electronic scales at Amazon and I'm sure you can find them locally at places like Target or Wal-mart.

GinaJ you've lost a LOT of weight, though...are you sure you have a "problem"? Looks to me like you have things going your way!

[GinaJ 2]

My weight loss is from June when I went back on WW. Since starting the preop diet, and after banding, I have not lost much at all.

[RestlessMonkey 7]

You've only had the band for a month! The first 6 weeks or so are for healing, not weight loss. You will lose once you get fills! Give yourself a break, here! You'll (probably) have the band the rest of your life. You need to let your body heal and the band settle in place properly before you start worrying again about losing.

[krtork 0]

I do a visual check on what a serving size should look like (deck of cards, palm of hand, etc). If I am feeling unsure about something I will weigh or measure. I have a small kitchen scale - I've had it for years, that I use to weigh my food.

You can pick food scales up pretty reasonably at any of the "marts".

[RestlessMonkey 7]

You now, at the start I will measure because I'll be learning anew what "full" means. But after a bit, no. I plan to go "scale" free.

[momcof3 1]

I just started the soft diet stage today (scrambled eggs, soft meat etc). I asked my nutritionist if I should be worried about calories or weights of my food and she said no all I need to do is measure. I am supposed to have 1/4 - 1/3 cup Protein and if I am still hungry 2 tblsp of fruit and 2 crackers or 1/4 piece toast. I had bought a small food scale at Target but I took it back.

[Renob 1]

Dont measure or weigh anything, just eye-ball seems to be working fine that way.

[kiz 1]

I was told to measure, not weigh. I'm mostly measuring now, but if I have something like an egg, I just have one, so in some instances I'm not measuring. I think after a period of time, I'll not have to unless my weight loss stalls or something.

[MADE IT 2 MY GOAL..OH YEAH 0]

Do most of you weigh your food? If so, which food scale do you use. I have just been measuring mine, but thought maybe that is what my problem is.

I was told no more than 3 tablespoons. Also, you stomach isn't suppose to be able to hold more than what you can fit into the palm of your hand.

[RestlessMonkey 7]

Once you are restricted your stomach doesn't hold much. But before then i don't think it's that important. I have no restriction whatsover but have read that's common with my style band. I'm looking forward to 10/9 and my first fill!

[MADE IT 2 MY GOAL..OH YEAH 0]

Once you are restricted your stomach doesn't hold much. But before then i don't think it's that important. I have no restriction whatsover but have read that's common with my style band. I'm looking forward to 10/9 and my first fill!

What kind of band do you have? I have the realize band, 9cc. Your first fill, don't expect to much. I just had my first fill on the 15th and got 3 1/2cc and I barely have any restriction at all. Luckyly, I have an appointment this coming Thursday to have another adjustment.

[bindi2203 0]

my dietician told me, that no more than 1 cup per meal, i am using a 200ml container, and make sure that i dont eat over that amount of food.this is at the moment satisfying me,i try to make sure that i fit all the food groups into this amount.

[RestlessMonkey 7]

Sassymama I have the AP Lap band size large and I think it holds 14cc's. SO it's no wonder i have absolutely NO restriction yet. I know the first fill probably won't do too much to me, but at least it will mean I'm finally on the road! I don't want my doc to be TOO aggressive with the fills; it can cause bad side effects. So I'll be happy for a gradual tightening!