Portion control containers

tifsimmons91

So i ordered portion control containers the other day and i grt the concept of measuring the different groups except for protein lol so if i want a chicken breast or a turkey burger, how would i use the container to measure it out? Cause tech if you cut up the meat into tiny pieces it woukd all fit in there anyway hahah but thats not how its supposed to work.... Has anyone else tried the containers to help with their portion servings? I know i have a portion control problem so i figured id give these a try to break the habit

cmriverside

No, I just use a $20 food scale set to measure in grams from Amazon. Takes all the guesswork out of things.

cmriverside

Basic rule of thumb is that three ounces of meat is the size of a deck of playing cards.

Fitgirllife72

I have used the containers (and still do). I have found that 3 Oz of cooked chicken is equal to one red container. I use the containers but I also use a food scale to measure what I put in the container so I keep a more accurate count on my calories.

earlnabby

I also use a food scale to get an accurate weight (and liquid measuring cups or spoons for my liquid ingredients).

musicfan68

tifsimmons91 wrote: »

So i ordered portion control containers the other day and i grt the concept of measuring the different groups except for protein lol so if i want a chicken breast or a turkey burger, how would i use the container to measure it out? Cause tech if you cut up the meat into tiny pieces it woukd all fit in there anyway hahah but thats not how its supposed to work.... Has anyone else tried the containers to help with their portion servings? I know i have a portion control problem so i figured id give these a try to break the habit

No, I've never used them, and probably wouldn't, as they probably fit more food than you think they do. The best way to accurately track calories is to weigh solid foods. Especially meat. Your containers measure by volume, not weight, which is most likely not accurate.