I’m thinking I should get a food scale

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vallary14
vallary14 Posts: 215 Member
in Food and Nutrition
So I’ve been doing well since starting (just joined less than two months ago) I have a minimal weight loss goal and have lost 6 lbs. I’m guessing at amounts of things though like an avocado for instance may not be a medium at all. Has anyone noticed a big difference after starting to use one?
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  • JaydedMiss
    JaydedMiss Posts: 4,286 Member
    edited April 2018
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    100% get it. Make sure its one that measures in grams thats really all you need nothing fancy can grab a digital one for under 20$ and it helps 1000000000000000%
  • JaydedMiss
    JaydedMiss Posts: 4,286 Member
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    kami3006 wrote: »
    It is the single greatest contributor to my loss and maintenance!

    probably not the greatest give your determination some credit ;D Kidding i know what you mean and i agree, It simply makes everything so easy and you actually know your on track and eating what you think. I was way undereating on some things and WAY overeating others. Peanutbutter is so sad. And avocado is high calorie and very easy to underestimate
  • basilandbalm
    basilandbalm Posts: 15 Member
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    Omg this. I used PB as an easy snack for the longest time and it was eye opening to see what 32 g ACTUALLY looked like
  • steveko89
    steveko89 Posts: 2,216 Member
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    Makes a huge difference. Too inexpensive not to have one, IMO.
  • kami3006
    kami3006 Posts: 4,978 Member
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    JaydedMiss wrote: »
    kami3006 wrote: »
    It is the single greatest contributor to my loss and maintenance!

    probably not the greatest give your determination some credit ;D Kidding i know what you mean and i agree, It simply makes everything so easy and you actually know your on track and eating what you think. I was way undereating on some things and WAY overeating others. Peanutbutter is so sad. And avocado is high calorie and very easy to underestimate

    I suppose I should give myself some credit too :p

    And, yes, it does make everything easier, if not a little sad (I'm looking at you peanut butter :/).

    I always say getting a scale was liberating.

  • JeromeBarry1
    JeromeBarry1 Posts: 10,182 Member
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    Yes, I frequently consume packaged inexpensive granola bars promising 10 g protein for the bar. The Nutrition Facts claims that the product will be 40 grams, but I've always found it to be at least 41, once 48, and usually 42 grams. When you are close to your goal, those weight discrepancies of packaged food compound to the allowed 20% inaccuracy for the nutrients in the food itself to make those last few pounds both frustrating and interminable. Using a scale isn't going to solve all your problems, but it will help with some of them.
  • quiksylver296
    quiksylver296 Posts: 28,442 Member
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    https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10634517/you-dont-use-a-food-scale/p1
  • NovusDies
    NovusDies Posts: 8,940 Member
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    It really is a must have. In addition to more accurate logging it has helped train my brain for situations where I don't have the option to weigh my food.

    I would advise putting the scale somewhere prominent initially until you get into the habit of using it. I don't snack but my wife does and she spends time on the weekends pre-measuring snack portions so there is less hassle during the week.
  • adarbyem
    adarbyem Posts: 83 Member
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    A food scale will be one of the best investments you can make for your journey. Buy one!
  • mbaker566
    mbaker566 Posts: 11,233 Member
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    it will make a huge difference. and you get good at it so it won't take much more time
  • CarvedTones
    CarvedTones Posts: 2,340 Member
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    Really makes a difference in recipes. If you weigh a cup of something and enter it by grams and then look it up by the cup, there can be some pretty wide discrepancies. Packed/unpacked/sifted or whatever. I eat a lot of fruit and with some fruit the sizes vary widely enough that I could be way off if I didn't weigh them. Real eye opener for a serving of cereal.
  • strongwouldbenice
    strongwouldbenice Posts: 153 Member
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    I love my scales, I found that I was a real over-estimater when it came to things I eat daily, like fruit, bread, spreads, and I actually get to eat a little more than I thought!
  • DaintyWhisper
    DaintyWhisper Posts: 221 Member
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    Getting a scale is a huge eye opener! At least, it was for me anyway. You'll think "No wonder I wasn't losing anything.." It will definitely help you become more aware of how much you're eating and hopefully lead to a bigger loss. You have to ask yourself how is medium measured? What I think medium is and what you think medium is could be entirely different. Weighing is absolute. 5 oz is always 5 oz. You don't need to second guess. Weighing works best. : )
  • LivingtheLeanDream
    LivingtheLeanDream Posts: 13,345 Member
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    It will be money well spent :smile:
  • endermako
    endermako Posts: 787 Member
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    love weighing! I get more bang for my buck now that I weigh my meals. Some of my portions were too small and I was undereating.
  • vallary14
    vallary14 Posts: 215 Member
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    Thanks everyone! Looks like I can order one for around $10. it will be interesting to see what I’ve actually been eating!
  • diannethegeek
    diannethegeek Posts: 14,776 Member
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    vallary14 wrote: »
    Thanks everyone! Looks like I can order one for around $10. it will be interesting to see what I’ve actually been eating!

    I hope you'll check back and let us know how it goes, whether good or bad :drinker:

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