Thoughts? is it worth it or can the eyeball/ image cheat methods work well enough?

http://www.healthyeating.org/Healthy-Eating/Healthy-Living/Weight-Management/Article-Viewer/Article/348/correct-portion-sizes-how-to-keep-portion-distortion-in-check.aspx

I use this cheat sheet.

I weigh and measure everything and I track on My Fitness Pal. It helps me make sure I'm meeting my carb, Protein and fat macros and staying under a certain number of calories.

Yes.

Get one with the Tare feature. That means you can put your plate on it and then zero it out.

Most definitely get one you can zero out (tare). I'm mostly doing measuring cups and tbsp right now, but am prepared. I used the scale during my post-op diet to weigh what ate. Took the guessing game right out of figuring out calories.

To be honest, you can get a perfectly fine scale for $25 or less. You should have it in your arsenal of supplies because you NEVER know when you might need it. Personally, I use it for tracking via myfitnesspal and it helps me know EXACTLY how much of everything is going in my body.

The amount we are allowed to eat is measured in volume not weight. So people use the scale to calculate correct calories?

The amount we are allowed to eat is measured in volume not weight. So people use the scale to calculate correct calories?

My protein servings are measured in weight (ounces) and converted into grams of protein. For example two ounces of grilled chicken breast will provide a specific number of grams of protein. Have to use a scale for that.

Edited July 10, 201511 yr by sleevenv

Thank you to everyone that gave me some advice. Got my scale yesterday and it's great. I am amazed how wrong i was in my estimates.