Old 08-03-2010, 04:46 PM
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MissyGirl
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Originally Posted by CAROLJ
Originally Posted by MissyGirl

Oh and how many of you use a scale for your meal preparation?

Oh and are you journaling your food intake?

Missy
I think I should start using a scale. It would give me a better understanding of what a is portion. (I was told a serving of meat should be about the size of a pack of playing cards.) For example I was eating what I thought was an ounce of cheese, but then I found out an ounce of cheese is a 1 inch cube. Boy was I off.

I also journal and preplan my food intake. It helps keep me honest and it is a good record of what I eat and when.
CarolJ,

I too was VERY surprised to see what a serving size actually is. I use my scale all the time and my insurance company requires that I keep a food journal. So, I have to send it to my dietician at the hospital monthly. It has been eye opening too.

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