Pocket Scales for Eating on the Go

[NurseGrace 509]

I am a rule follower for the most part. My food choices are not always perfect but I always stick to my measurements and I think since surgery 30ish days ago I have maybe had one day that I was actually significantly over my calorie goal of 800.

Am I being obsessive for considering purchasing a pocket scale to keep in my purse for weighing food? They run anywhere from 8 to 20ish dollars and they usually come in a protective case. I seem to be losing weight on the slower side but there is a huge part of me that feels like if I always stick to my 3 or 4oz servings I will eventually get to goal.

I am on the go a lot though, I am a nurse (currently inbetween jobs but that should not last long), a grad student, and I visit my out of town parents pretty often, so I do a lot of eating outside the home, and I am not always carting around my own food like a weirdo.

This is what I have in mind

These are generally considered low capacity but even at 600 grams, thats over 20 ounces, which is more than I would ever care about. Is this taking things too far or am I correct in thinking it is a sensible thing for someone on the go to own.

[aggiemike74 25]

I think if it helps you then its worth it.

[No game 14,437]

I don't know grace... Do you want to be wound that tight?

[MissFae 19]

Are you kidding? That is a GREAT idea. I'm kind of a stickler for this as well, and guess what. I just clicked on your link and ordered it for myself. Thanks for the terrific idea Grace!

[Ms skinniness 3,003]

I tend to go by how full my stomach is feeling. I don't want to be to obsessive.

[SeriouslyChange 319]

I pre portion or go by how my stomach feels. I have a pocket scale, but at the same time, maybe I'm shy about being sleeved, but I would never bust it out in public and weigh my food. It's a little too much for me

[NurseGrace 509]

I don't know grace... Do you want to be wound that tight?

lol no, but it's sort of my nature.

[NurseGrace 509]

I pre portion or go by how my stomach feels. I have a pocket scale, but at the same time, maybe I'm shy about being sleeved, but I would never bust it out in public and weigh my food. It's a little too much for me

tehehehe I think I would be shy about it too, but I almost dont care. I failed with a lapband and I do NOT want to be looking into revisions with this surgery because I pushed it all the time like the last go around. Sadly, even though its sort of OCD... I think I might need it.

[MissFae 19]

I know this is an older thread, but I have had a chance to use my scale for a week or so now. It helps me sooo much and I am getting a better handle on weights and measures. For example, I just weighed out some crab dip that i had a week ago. When I thought I had an ounce of it it turned out to be 2. And in the case of the crab dip it made the difference between 120 and 200 cal! So, thanks again got the suggestion!

[missjenny 43]

I have been trying to find something like this for months. I'am going to order this.

[Losin4good 685]

I take mine everywhere i go! i might look like a drug dealer in public, but i dont care. One bite over makes me feel yucky, so it really helps did you get one Grace?

[MissFae 19]

i ordered the one NurseGrace linked to. I also bought a 500g calibration weight which almost costs as much as the scale itself. It was sold separately.

[Losin4good 685]

That scale looks similar to the one my husband bought me back in november. But mine has a clear "lid" that could be used to weigh things.

I still use my kitchen food scale several times a day and my food scale anytime i eat away from home. It may seem a little obsessive, but it works for me

[TrophyWife 11]

I think that is awesome and I am so getting me one. Thanks for sharing, and if it empowers you, go for it.

[NurseGrace 509]

I like mine. Haters be damned, I find it useful.