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I had meant to get one but I never got around to it. Most things I measure like with a cup or something like that. The calories are by the serving on the box or label. You don't need to weigh that. Meats and cheeses are probably the biggest problem. Can you find one at the dollar store?
You do need to weigh that. Single serving products may weigh more than stated on the box.
Your hand size is an estimate. It is not a measurement.
Cups are not very accurate for any solid food. Think about a cup of rice. Now add a pinch more rice on top. Then add a bit more. And a bit more. You can probably put quite a bit of rice on top without it spilling over the side. You can probably tap the cup a bit to get it to settle and add even more.
Obviously your cup now has more rice in it, and more calories, and yet it is still a "cup" of rice. At what point is it no longer a cup?
If you weigh your food, then there is no doubt about how much rice you have.
Weigh all your food. Forget you own any measuring cups or spoons.8 -
I've been using like the palm of your hand or a deck of cards way of checking. Those kind of measurements they talk about in the exchange program I do believe. Thats what they told me to use at Tops.
This kind of “measuring” is not measuring. It’s guessing. This is the reason you’ve stalled. I don’t know if you can get a food scale at the dollar store. Thess scales are ridiculously cheap regardless. Do yourself a favour and invest the $8.6 -
cheryldumais wrote: »You might want to consider a diet break if you have been on this for long enough to lose 70 pounds.
https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10604863/of-refeeds-and-diet-breaks/p1
I can't. I need a couple of surgerys that I'm trying to lose enough to get.
This is entirely up to you but I was stuck for 3 months and a week of diet break got me losing again. In my opinion it was worth it to take a break. The result was I think I gained about 2 pounds which came right back off and then I was losing. Had I not done that I believe I would have been stuck for another month or two. You can stay where you are or you can try to fix it. It's a gamble but what have you got to lose?
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I had meant to get one but I never got around to it. Most things I measure like with a cup or something like that. The calories are by the serving on the box or label. You don't need to weigh that. Meats and cheeses are probably the biggest problem. Can you find one at the dollar store?
You really do need to weigh packaged items rather than use a cup or eyeball it. You will be amazed at how different two different people can pack a measuring cup. And the nutrition info on the label is correct for the weighed serving in grams, then they estimate the closest volume measurement like a cup.
https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10634517/you-dont-use-a-food-scale/p11 -
So here's the thing.
It's easy to lose weight when you have a lot of weight to lose.
Eyeballing works! Measuring cups work. Until they don't.
Also, eating the way I used to worked for a long time. You know, lots of snacky foods, sugary stuff. Not paying attention to getting Enough Protein. Eating a lot of bread and very few vegetables.
I lost 50 pounds before I bought a food scale. I had stalled for quite some time.
Spend the $10. Best investment ever.
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...also just to add...I've seen them at the Goodwill and Value Village for just a couple bucks. I haven't seen them at the Dollar Store, but you could ask.2
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What are your stats? Height, weight, gender, age, activity level?0
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Agree with all here- a food scale is a must. In fact, you will find where the nitrition labels will give you measurements like 1/2 cup, just how inaccurate even that can be. Like everyone says, the closer you get to goal the less margin for error there truly is. It is not difficult to use a food scale whatsoever. Its the best $20 you will spend.2
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The problem with the deck of cards method is you mentally keep adding and adding til your deck is the size of the Encyclopedia Brittanica. The scale keeps you honest.
Sometimes what you think is a plateau really isn’t. Do you have photos from a month or two ago? Are your clothes fitting looser? Are you seeing new muscles or feeling new bones?
What I thought was a plateau was actually my body redecorating and moving all the furniture, I had almost no weight loss for two months, but kept at it. I finally realized my butt got smaller, my wrists thinner, my arms and legs seemed to get longer and tighter, and ever daggone spare ounce of fat shifted to my gut, where it still lives today, and (I believe) shelters a fine six pack dying to get out,8 -
Also, sometimes the bodily change comes in a form other than weight loss. That's why it is important to track measurements other than just your weight and calories. I measure my waist, hips, belly, thigh, and neck every two weeks. Even if I don't see the weight drop, I see the measurements drop, and I can see that I am making progress.
Oh, and get a scale!1 -
I had meant to get one but I never got around to it. Most things I measure like with a cup or something like that. The calories are by the serving on the box or label. You don't need to weigh that. Meats and cheeses are probably the biggest problem. Can you find one at the dollar store?
More likely at Walmart. Digital scales take AAA batteries or flat lithium batteries. You can get those at the dollar store.0 -
Okay I'm going to get a scale as soon as I have chance. I've also decided to detox from sugar for awhile. I feel like my sweettooth is getting out of control again. The last time I measured myself I didn't see any difference but I'm needing to do it again.0
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Okay I'm going to get a scale as soon as I have chance. I've also decided to detox from sugar for awhile. I feel like my sweettooth is getting out of control again. The last time I measured myself I didn't see any difference but I'm needing to do it again.
Detox from sugar? What no fruit or veggies?3 -
psychod787 wrote: »Okay I'm going to get a scale as soon as I have chance. I've also decided to detox from sugar for awhile. I feel like my sweettooth is getting out of control again. The last time I measured myself I didn't see any difference but I'm needing to do it again.
Detox from sugar? What no fruit or veggies?
No I eat fruit and veggies. Its more of restricting my sugar. My sweettooth has been acting up.1 -
I bought a food scale today for $8 at our local dime store.8
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psychod787 wrote: »Okay I'm going to get a scale as soon as I have chance. I've also decided to detox from sugar for awhile. I feel like my sweettooth is getting out of control again. The last time I measured myself I didn't see any difference but I'm needing to do it again.
Detox from sugar? What no fruit or veggies?
No I eat fruit and veggies. Its more of restricting my sugar. My sweettooth has been acting up.
I think the inference was that fruit and veg also contain sugar. I guess you mean refined, added sugar.3 -
psychod787 wrote: »Okay I'm going to get a scale as soon as I have chance. I've also decided to detox from sugar for awhile. I feel like my sweettooth is getting out of control again. The last time I measured myself I didn't see any difference but I'm needing to do it again.
Detox from sugar? What no fruit or veggies?
No I eat fruit and veggies. Its more of restricting my sugar. My sweettooth has been acting up.
what is your definition of sweet foods you have issue with?1 -
I’m so glad you got a scale!0
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