Can anyone recommend a food scale?

UCD dude · 26-10-2010 11:13PM #1

I'm trying to lower my bodyfat by creating a caloric deficit and doing weights 3 times a week. Problem is, I find it hard to calculate exactly how many calories I'm actually consuming per day. For instance, I throw a load of chicken or broccolli on a plate, but I have no idea if it's 50 grams or 100 grams. I could easily be overconsuming or underconsuming calories. Any trusted brand to buy?

While I'm at it. I'm 22. 5'10. weigh 82kg. I think I'm in the region of 15-17% bodyfat.

Squat- 110
Bench- 86
Dead- 170
Chins- 13 reps

How many calories should I be consuming to lose fat and maintain muscle?

P.S. I tried using the Fitday site but I didn't have a clue how many grams of each food I ate.

Khannie · 26-10-2010 11:20PM

Any digital scales should be fine. Argos have loads of them.

Zamboni · 27-10-2010 12:09AM

Yeah this one would do the job. Hanson are good too.

http://www.argos.ie/static/Product/partNumber/8423847/c_1/1%7Ccategory_root%7CKitchen%2Band%2Blaundry%7C14418476/Trail/searchtext%3ESCALES.htm

You will find that after a while though that you will use it less as you get to know rough amounts, but great tool for weight loss nonetheless.

UCD dude · 27-10-2010 02:03AM

Cheers guys. Actually can't wait to measure out a typical days eating tomorrow. Really haven't got a clue how many calories I'v been taking in.

Can anyone recommend a food scale?

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