I'm on pureed/soft foods and I'm wondering, what seems the best way to measure food? I've used measuring cups to measure mushed up chicken salad and a scale and the amount in 1/4 cup (2 oz volume) is different than 2 oz (weight) on the scale. My plan was to use to scale after I'm done with purees, since that's how I've always measured for weightloss. Any thoughts?

Right now the most important thing is keeping the volume "small" so I would say your current method is right on for the phase you are at. In general, I use measuring cups for volume and a a scale for weight and not try to cross over. I never consider a 1/4 cup to equal 2 ounces... because for most stuff that just doesn't work out.

I sometimes weigh food, just depends what it is. for example, I had some sandwich meat that had nutrition info by the 2 ounces but i didn't know how many slices equaled 2 ounces. So, now, it depends on what I need to know to accurately track the Protein.

I use a 3 oz cup for solids that can be molded and coerced into the cup. Otherwise I have a mechanical scale. Sometimes I put food directly on it and sometimes I put food on a 1 lb small plate and then measure 3 oz. System seems to work pretty well for me. If I am out to dinner or at another house, I do my best to visually measure 3 oz portion. If I am not feeling like I am measuring it right visually my wife jumps in and helps because she is an expert at visually measuring as she spends 1/2 her time cooking and baking.

Thank you for the responses, its reaffirmed that I'm on track. I'll just keep measuring for volume now, then hijack off of fiddlemans idea.