How to measure food

Motivation4KB
Motivation4KB Posts: 68 Member
in Health and Weight Loss
I'm confused when it comes to the right measurements of food intake.. Can anyone explain a simple way of measuring? * No I don't have a food scale*

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  • whierd
    whierd Posts: 14,025 Member
    Buy a food scale. Seriously, it is worth it. You can find them for $10-20. It is the most accurate method to do so.

    Much less accurate methods include using measuring cups/spoons.
  • Motivation4KB
    Motivation4KB Posts: 68 Member
    Do they have them at wal-mart?
  • BlueObsidian
    BlueObsidian Posts: 297 Member
    Do they have them at wal-mart?

    Yes. I used to have one from Wal-mart. It was around $15 and great (until I dropped it and had to get a new one).
  • ron2e
    ron2e Posts: 606
    google is your friend -

    http://www.walmart.com/ip/The-Biggest-Loser-Digital-Food-Scale-6.6-lb.-Capacity/11090896
  • whierd
    whierd Posts: 14,025 Member
    google is your friend -

    http://www.walmart.com/ip/The-Biggest-Loser-Digital-Food-Scale-6.6-lb.-Capacity/11090896

    Santa? You came early! :heart:
  • Motivation4KB
    Motivation4KB Posts: 68 Member
    LOL Thanks! I tried the hand way but you either get to much or to little.. So I'll look the next time I head to Wal-mart..
  • Dr_Waffles
    Dr_Waffles Posts: 141 Member
    Spend a little more and get these

    http://www.bedbathandbeyond.com/product.asp?SKU=207613&RN=1151&

    Measures by weight or by volume (11-lb. capacity).
  • gonnamakeanewaccount
    gonnamakeanewaccount Posts: 642 Member
    Measuring food usually isn't the healthiest way to go about changing your eating habits. Just eat until you're full. Nothing more, nothing less. :smile:
  • whierd
    whierd Posts: 14,025 Member
    Measuring food usually isn't the healthiest way to go about changing your eating habits. Just eat until you're full. Nothing more, nothing less. :smile:

    This...is completely incorrect.
  • Motivation4KB
    Motivation4KB Posts: 68 Member
    Measuring food usually isn't the healthiest way to go about changing your eating habits. Just eat until you're full. Nothing more, nothing less. :smile:

    This...is completely incorrect.

    I agree so incorrect... I'm at 1970 calories and I've always measured to the best amount.. I can't be on a diet and not count.. that would be pointless.
  • Contrarian
    Contrarian Posts: 8,138 Member
    Measuring food usually isn't the healthiest way to go about changing your eating habits. Just eat until you're full. Nothing more, nothing less. :smile:

    Why are you a member of a calorie counting site, out of curiosity?
  • DonnaLeeCattes
    DonnaLeeCattes Posts: 492 Member
    My son bought me one off of amazon for Christmas and it is Awesome. I had one from Wal-Mart already, but the one he got me I like so much better.
    The one he got me is a:
    Ozeri Touch Professional Digital Kitchen Scale (11 lb Edition)
  • DemoraFairy
    DemoraFairy Posts: 1,806 Member
    Measuring food usually isn't the healthiest way to go about changing your eating habits. Just eat until you're full. Nothing more, nothing less. :smile:

    If I did that, I'd still be in the same position I was when I started. Because that's how most people eat before they go on a diet...
  • SoViLicious
    SoViLicious Posts: 2,633 Member
    Measuring food usually isn't the healthiest way to go about changing your eating habits. Just eat until you're full. Nothing more, nothing less. :smile:

    Why are you a member of a calorie counting site, out of curiosity?

    Really
  • cmcollins001
    cmcollins001 Posts: 3,472 Member
    Measuring food usually isn't the healthiest way to go about changing your eating habits. Just eat until you're full. Nothing more, nothing less. :smile:

    Umm...gonna have to disagree.
  • JeSuisPrest
    JeSuisPrest Posts: 2,005 Member
    A food scale will be your best investment!!! Measuring cups help too!
  • JeSuisPrest
    JeSuisPrest Posts: 2,005 Member
    google is your friend -

    http://www.walmart.com/ip/The-Biggest-Loser-Digital-Food-Scale-6.6-lb.-Capacity/11090896

    Google is my best friend!! :wink:
  • cwolfman13
    cwolfman13 Posts: 41,865 Member
    I'm confused when it comes to the right measurements of food intake.. Can anyone explain a simple way of measuring? * No I don't have a food scale*

    Buy a food scale, it is the most accurate way and they aren't that expensive.
  • cwolfman13
    cwolfman13 Posts: 41,865 Member
    Measuring food usually isn't the healthiest way to go about changing your eating habits. Just eat until you're full. Nothing more, nothing less. :smile:

    This is just about f'ing stupid. Weighing and measuring teaches you proper portions and portion control.
  • dianamatienzo
    dianamatienzo Posts: 127
    A food scale is the way to go! :) I would be sure and look for one that has a good weight capacity, a tare button, large display, and one that can fit a plate/bowl without covering the display. My boyfriend has the EatSmart™ Precision Pro Digital Kitchen Scale and it's inexpensive and works well! In the future, when we live together, I'd like to invest in a larger one though; but it's still a great scale! For now, at my house, I actually use a tiny jewelry scale :P But it works!
  • JJordon
    JJordon Posts: 857 Member
    Measuring food usually isn't the healthiest way to go about changing your eating habits. Just eat until you're full. Nothing more, nothing less. :smile:

    I now treat my body like my bank account. And you could never do this with demand or timed deposits. Oh, you can try... and get slapped with a NSF charge.
  • rfsatar
    rfsatar Posts: 599 Member
    I'm confused when it comes to the right measurements of food intake.. Can anyone explain a simple way of measuring? * No I don't have a food scale*

    Get a digital one if you can.
  • kgates121
    kgates121 Posts: 21 Member
    there are severla articles about using your hand to determine portions right for your body. http://www.google.com/imgres?imgurl=http://destinationdiabetes.americandiabeteswholesale.com/images/handy-portions.jpg&imgrefurl=http://destinationdiabetes.americandiabeteswholesale.com/node/432&h=468&w=556&sz=85&tbnid=ntUFxONm-VyAKM:&tbnh=90&tbnw=107&prev=/search?q=food+portions&tbm=isch&tbo=u&zoom=1&q=food+portions&usg=__qnGwjAA4E1K2jmgLaHzf0hqpZDU=&docid=GQjFOvbWOxoQ_M&hl=en&sa=X&ei=ui18UZGDC-K5igK1r4CACw&ved=0CDcQ9QEwAQ&dur=437
  • rosebarnalice
    rosebarnalice Posts: 3,488 Member
    Measuring food usually isn't the healthiest way to go about changing your eating habits. Just eat until you're full. Nothing more, nothing less. :smile:

    Gee, if I could have done this to begin with, I wouldn't have been fat in the first place.
  • PikaKnight
    PikaKnight Posts: 34,971 Member
    Measuring food usually isn't the healthiest way to go about changing your eating habits. Just eat until you're full. Nothing more, nothing less. :smile:

    Sooooo.....why are you here?

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  • gonnamakeanewaccount
    gonnamakeanewaccount Posts: 642 Member
    Measuring food usually isn't the healthiest way to go about changing your eating habits. Just eat until you're full. Nothing more, nothing less. :smile:

    If I did that, I'd still be in the same position I was when I started. Because that's how most people eat before they go on a diet...

    I suppose what I said was misunderstood. Measuring food isn't always the healthiest way to go about things. Putting something on a food scale or taking out a measuring cup every single time you eat just doesn't sound like a good mindset to have. Eating in moderation and eyeballing measurements sounds like a better approach.
  • PikaKnight
    PikaKnight Posts: 34,971 Member
    Measuring food usually isn't the healthiest way to go about changing your eating habits. Just eat until you're full. Nothing more, nothing less. :smile:

    If I did that, I'd still be in the same position I was when I started. Because that's how most people eat before they go on a diet...

    I suppose what I said was misunderstood. Measuring food isn't always the healthiest way to go about things. Putting something on a food scale or taking out a measuring cup every single time you eat just doesn't sound like a good mindset to have. Eating in moderation and eyeballing measurements sounds like a better approach.

    Except most people are not sure what portions of certain foods look like. Measuring and weighing is good practice for the brain to start recognizing these things. It takes time, so even though it is a pain in the butt..it is worth it. If we could all just do what you are saying...we wouldn't have to count calories.
  • cmcollins001
    cmcollins001 Posts: 3,472 Member
    Measuring food usually isn't the healthiest way to go about changing your eating habits. Just eat until you're full. Nothing more, nothing less. :smile:

    If I did that, I'd still be in the same position I was when I started. Because that's how most people eat before they go on a diet...

    I suppose what I said was misunderstood. Measuring food isn't always the healthiest way to go about things. Putting something on a food scale or taking out a measuring cup every single time you eat just doesn't sound like a good mindset to have. Eating in moderation and eyeballing measurements sounds like a better approach.

    1 tablespoon of peanut butter is on average 100 calories. What I used to think was one table spoon of peanut butter was in fact closer to 2...therefore...200 calories and it all starts to add up. It's the little things like this and "eyeballing" that puts someone way over or way under. Measuring keeps things more accurate.

    I'm not saying bring a food scale every where you go, but if you're at home and you have the option...why not take it. It's actually very easy.
  • Qskim
    Qskim Posts: 1,145 Member
    My eyeballing is pretty accurate...but it took two years of measuring to get to that point :). OP..until you get scales which are best option..there is graphic ways of determining portions...palm size protein...thumb from knuckle to tip equals tablespoon etc. A friend sent me diagrams she found on the internet but i dont have them anymore. Not exact but what I liked about the idea was that it was always available lol but perfectly portioned for your body! However scales are best...I recently after checking myself..had to up protein because I was underestimating it...can't have that, no wonder I was hungry.

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