Food weighing scale miracles.....

Yup, I was underestimating my intake by 300- 600 calories depending on the day before I started using my scale. I don't have to use it for every little thing anymore as I have learned to be a much better judge over these last 18 months...but it was a great tool in helping me to see what these servings looked like.

People assume small errors here and there won't make much difference...but those small errors in estimation add up and it really doesn't take a whole lot of error to wipe out a 500 calorie deficit...even smaller margin of error with smaller deficits. Calorie counting is about being as precise as possible which can sometimes be a PITA, but that's the way it is if you want it to work for you.

I no longer use my scale for every little thing, but I still can't estimate 2 oz of dry spaghetti for **** and I still tend to underestimate a serving of almonds even though I eat them every single day.

"Yep, it makes a difference. A BIG difference.
I have to travel on business a lot. My kitchen scale goes with me
And yes, I have popped it in my purse and taken it to a resturant.
I might get funny looks, but screw em '

I'll stop whining now. That is dedication!

My scale is on order. My husband thinks I am nuts but I've seen way too many of these posts to not believe how important weighing your food is.

i bought an oober cheap one on amazon. worked ok at first then the weight kept fluctating wildly.

drove me f-ing nuts. ended up putting my fist through it lol. went to walmart and spent like 10 bucks more, much happier.

if its a Taylor your good tho

Which scale?

I can completely understand why some people honestly think food scales are overdoing it, but I have come across SO many discrepancies in my food that I can't, CAN'T go without one.

The number I get logging my breakfast from the packages is 460, but its actually around 590(!) after I started WEIGHING my eggs, bacon, bacon grease (I cook the eggs in the grease), and toast. WOW.

If I'm off by at least that much *every* meal, I've completely eliminated my 250 calorie deficit. D'oh!

Food scales are an invaluable tool in calorie counting. I'm glad that you discovered their utility!

I'm another convert to using a scale after reading all the posts. First thing I noticed was the huge difference between my idea of a portion and an actual portion! Oops!

I have a particular food that has 42grams as a serving size and if I live to be 100 I'll never be able to eyeball that amount. I bought those little snack sized baggies and pre-weigh a bunch and toss them in the cupboard. When I want to add it to my eating plan on any given day it's an easy grab. Couldn't have done that without my scale.

OK, I'm on board. I literally left this thread, went to amazon and ordered a portable digital food scale. Anyone know anything about AWS Black Blade Digital pocket scale up to 1000g by .1 g increments? I hope i chose well, but in any case it's got to be more accurate than the silly styrofoam cups i carry around. I'm excited to see the difference accuracy will make. Thanks to this thread for pushing me over. It's been a nagging "to do" on my list.

i don't know if your going to be happy with that one. thats really more for chemistry (or drugs lol). you don't need to get to .1g to be accurate, and it will only weight up to about one pound.

that sounds adaqute for food, but if you want to put a bowl on it and weight in that (which is a good idea so you don't get the scale dirty) you can exceed a pound pretty quick. plus the closer you get to a scales maximum or minimum measurements, the less accurate it will be.

my food scale wieghts up to 13 lbs. i do have an AWS that i use to weight my weed lol

haha. I was thinking that the scale may be delivered to my house by a DEA agent or at least put on some sort of "watch list" I'll let you know how it goes. weight loss or side business? I'm gonna be able to measure most of my meals with a styrofoam plate or bowl - portability was my main concern but that may be trumped if it becomes a PIA. Thanks for the heads up.