So, weighing my food let's me eat more? Lol.

Verity1111

I was actually over estimating some of what I ate lol I weighed out .8oz of cheese and I would previously have estimated it to be 2oz. I seemed to be estimated margarine perfectly, but some things I thought were way higher in calories than they were. The only thing I underestimated was a potato, by a lot, but it was the first time I'd ever made one. I'm pretty happy with this. Now I can eat 1oz of cheese without feeling guilty because I think it's 2oz or more. Lol.

Need2Exerc1se

I had this same problem with pasta. A 2 oz. serving is way more than I had estimated.

Pawsforme

Yep. Same thing happens to me. When I measure or guesstimate I always leave a big margin for error. Since weighing is precise, I almost always end up getting to eat more.

Linzon

I was also surprised with some foods when I started weighing them. I could have been eating so much more butter and peanut butter!

usmcmp

Weighing food lets you be accurate. Accuracy, in the long run, can help you adjust your intake appropriately.

tincanonastring

Linzon wrote: »

I was also surprised with some foods when I started weighing them. I could have been eating so much more butter and peanut butter!

Lies. I looked at a weighed serving of peanut butter and was like...



2TBS of peanut butter is just so not enough peanut butter!

Verity1111

tincanonastring wrote: »

Linzon wrote: »

I was also surprised with some foods when I started weighing them. I could have been eating so much more butter and peanut butter!

Lies. I looked at a weighed serving of peanut butter and was like...



2TBS of peanut butter is just so not enought peanut butter!

I really don't like peanut butter. I think it would be a healthy snack... Same with cottage cheese. I'd like to find ways I'd enjoy to eat them. I know I prefer cottage cheese salty but I'm not sure what to add yet. Maybe cucumber.

tincanonastring

I rock out the cottage cheese with fruit (pineapple, grapes, pear, berries). I've never thought about adding salt, but it already has a ton of sodium, so not sure I'd try it.

eftageorgia

Cottage cheese with black pepper, pumpkin seeds and a spoon full of marmite ... so good!

Verity1111

tincanonastring wrote: »

I rock out the cottage cheese with fruit (pineapple, grapes, pear, berries). I've never thought about adding salt, but it already has a ton of sodium, so not sure I'd try it.

Not as much literally salt as salty peppery or savery flavors. I dislike it with sweet things. I have been considering using it instead of cream cheese to make cucumber sandwiches. So basically I would mix in Italian dressing seasoning and top cucumber with it on top of small slices of bread. It's just an idea though lol

Verity1111

eftageorgia wrote: »

Cottage cheese with black pepper, pumpkin seeds and a spoon full of marmite ... so good!

Really??? I've never tried pumpkin seeds and the one time I ate marmite..(or maybe it was vegemite?) I strongly disliked it lol

hope516

Cottage cheese is great with diced juicy tomatoes and pepper.

mkakids

cottage cheese with TONS of black pepper. amazing.

mommyof4cpa

tincanonastring wrote: »

Linzon wrote: »

I was also surprised with some foods when I started weighing them. I could have been eating so much more butter and peanut butter!

Lies. I looked at a weighed serving of peanut butter and was like...



2TBS of peanut butter is just so not enough peanut butter!

^^^ this.

CoffeeNCardio

Same here. Robbed myself of way too many delicious noms to ever make that mistake again

Mouse_Potato

I had this experience with mayonnaise. Apparently, I like only about a half serving. That was a pleasant surprise. Weighing a handful of pistachios (a favorite snack) was not as pleasant!

yesimpson

I'm the same. If I just eyeballed portions I'd be slightly undereating all the time, and find that without tracking I lose weight at the rate of about a pound per month. This really does puzzle me; how did I get to be a chubster in the first place if I genuinely believe 120 calories of pasta looks like the recommended serving size?!?

Francl27

For me it really depends what. Spreads I never use a full serving of, but things like nuts, a serving is really tiny.

I do also find a serving of cheese tiny

Linzon

Francl27 wrote: »

I do also find a serving of cheese tiny

Ugh, my son had a birthday party this weekend and I had a few tiny squares of cheese which I figured out the calories for after the fact. So much disappointment!

tincanonastring wrote: »

2TBS of peanut butter is just so not enough peanut butter!

I'm just more of a chocolate fiend

ohmscheeks

If you're trying to make me consider weighing my food... it's working.

Verity1111

Mouse_Potato wrote: »

I had this experience with mayonnaise. Apparently, I like only about a half serving. That was a pleasant surprise. Weighing a handful of pistachios (a favorite snack) was not as pleasant!

I can say the opposite here...I'm pretty sure. I can't bear to weigh mayonnaise. lol. I love it too much.... I will weigh it next time, but I use a lot.

Verity1111

Linzon wrote: »

Francl27 wrote: »

I do also find a serving of cheese tiny

Ugh, my son had a birthday party this weekend and I had a few tiny squares of cheese which I figured out the calories for after the fact. So much disappointment!

tincanonastring wrote: »

2TBS of peanut butter is just so not enough peanut butter!

I'm just more of a chocolate fiend

I actually was shocked when I weighed some cheese we got from the Jewel Osco deli near us. Two slices was only 1oz.

Verity1111

ohmscheeks wrote: »

If you're trying to make me consider weighing my food... it's working.

Lol. Do it! I like eating more. It's nice lol. It seems that I was overestimating my ranch dressing too.