University and bodybuilding

johnkernmusic
johnkernmusic Posts: 91 Member
edited October 2024 in Food and Nutrition
I won`t be able to measure food at my university cafeteria this fall so how should figure out the calories of the 2 meals I eat there?

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  • mistyb47711
    mistyb47711 Posts: 861 Member
    get a scale and measure
  • joanneeee
    joanneeee Posts: 311 Member
    get a scale and measure
    wait really lol you want him to weigh the cafeteria food?
    lololol
  • moushtie
    moushtie Posts: 371 Member
    Ok, the best thing I think you can do is start now. Weigh standard foods that are likely to be in the cafeteria if you can, and learn what that portion looks like. You may have to estimate a lot of your meals, which isn't ideal. Remember, estimating high fat foods is more tricky, as if you get it wrong you could be out a lot of cals, so stick to healthier options. Choosing the food that is less calorie dense is a good option anyway, as you will feel fuller.

    Hope this helps, and good luck at uni!
  • mistyb47711
    mistyb47711 Posts: 861 Member
    get a scale and measure
    wait really lol you want him to weigh the cafeteria food?
    lololol


    yes!!! i carry my scale in my purse..if i go out to eat i weigh it then eat it )
  • xraychick77
    xraychick77 Posts: 1,775 Member
    you just have to guess. take the individual ingredients and just try to portion out the meals...guess what looks like a cup, or ounce..etc
  • BuffTexan
    BuffTexan Posts: 270
    you just have to guess. take the individual ingredients and just try to portion out the meals...guess what looks like a cup, or ounce..etc
    x2

    I'm figuring they'll serve chicken, meat loaf, fish, pasta, etc. They also serve a veggie and a starch with it (meatloaf, mashed potatoes, corn). Figure it out now so when you get there you'll have an idea. It won't be as hard as it sounds and kudos for worrying about your calories!!
  • mistyb47711
    mistyb47711 Posts: 861 Member
    seiously, why would you guess when you can be right on?? laziness?? Just weigh and eat it....or measure
  • BuffTexan
    BuffTexan Posts: 270
    seiously, why would you guess when you can be right on?? laziness?? Just weigh and eat it....or measure
    I don't think it's laziness... I just think he draws the line when it comes to putting a scale in his purse. :-D
  • mistyb47711
    mistyb47711 Posts: 861 Member
    seiously, why would you guess when you can be right on?? laziness?? Just weigh and eat it....or measure
    I don't think it's laziness... I just think he draws the line when it comes to putting a scale in his purse. :-D
    why??? because most people dont do this?? Who cares!! it is not their health it is yours!!! If everyone else wants to "eyeball" and feel that they are eating 1 porion let them.....If you know you are eating a portion then do it....
  • Papillon22
    Papillon22 Posts: 1,160 Member
    This guide might be helpful in *guess*timating what you eat. They even have a wallet size guide that you can print out and carry:

    http://www.webmd.com/diet/printable/portion-control-size-guide
  • joanneeee
    joanneeee Posts: 311 Member
    seiously, why would you guess when you can be right on?? laziness?? Just weigh and eat it....or measure
    I don't think it's laziness... I just think he draws the line when it comes to putting a scale in his purse. :-D
    why??? because most people dont do this?? Who cares!! it is not their health it is yours!!! If everyone else wants to "eyeball" and feel that they are eating 1 porion let them.....If you know you are eating a portion then do it....

    lol brb going to start carrying scales with me around uni so i can measure out the salad i buy!
    ****that.jpg?1302809593
    how ridic.


    i just fell for a troll didn't i. me gusta.
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