Measure or weigh portions?

[Jlynn4091]

Should portion sizes be measured or weighed? I asked my nutritionist who recommended weighing food because it is more accurate but it seems that most people measure. Which is the best way to make sure I am not overeating?

 

[JudyNY]

I do a combination of both, really depends what the food is. However a lot of food can be converted. For example, I will google how many calories in a particular item and some of the results will allow you to chose how you are measuring - cups or ounces.

Is anyone here using the kind of scale that calculates the calories in food? Here is an example: Mackie Food Scale
I am curious if they are any good.

 

[dianeseattle]

Measure wet, weigh dry.

 

[missyinacage]

I weigh everything, even wet. I have a food scale that you can clear of the weight of your plate/bowl/cup. So I clear it and then add whatever, wet or dry. 4 oz is a half cup all day long. I am too likely to end up with a "heaping" half cup.

 

[3momchaos]

I measure dry foods and weigh meats, if that makes sense LOL

 

[Pink Julie]

I weigh everything, even wet. I have a food scale that you can clear of the weight of your plate/bowl/cup. So I clear it and then add whatever, wet or dry. 4 oz is a half cup all day long. I am too likely to end up with a "heaping" half cup.

Me too! I weigh everything for the same reason