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    A cup, an oz. ???

    Well I just read that Stall's thread and Friday I am going to get my scale and something so that I correct MY problem. I can measure cups but I don't have any way to measure my food in oz. So far I think I have been doing OK... I try to guesstamate on the low side so that I don't go over but it's not an exact science lol. And with all the mistakes I have been making during my induction, I have already decided to stay on induction as long as possible. That and I want to see loss as quickly as possible.

    *And I WILL find the fresh food market this week!!!*
    Priscilla
    S W 285 /C W 244 /G W 160
    Mini Goal - 230's by August Woo Hoo Dave Matthews Band concert HERE I COME.
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    *It's the hardest thing to do, but you must think of yourself first before anything else can be accomplished. It's not selfish, it's the truth.*
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    Re: A cup, an oz. ???

    You can measure ounces with a small food or diet scale. But typically for Induction, the only thing you measure in ounces is cheese. This can be done easily. Buy an 8 ounce block of cheese and divide it into 8 equal pieces by slicing the block in half, then slicing the halves in half, then slices the quarters in half.

    The book lists heavy cream and sour cream in ounces as well, but that's a semi-typo, because liquid foods and semi-solid foods (like butter) are measured in fluid ounces or in the measuring cups.

    ~Megs~
    242/141/160 (130)
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      Re: A cup, an oz. ???

      My food scale has really helped me a lot. Good for you. You're gonna do great!

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        Re: A cup, an oz. ???

        think of a soda can....8oz is a soda can.
        202.5/165/145

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        second goal-168 HIT 4/3/09
        third goal-162 HIT 4/30/09 &
        fourth goal-158
        fifth goal- 152
        sixth goal- 149
        final goal- 145



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          Re: A cup, an oz. ???

          Might be mistaken but think most soda cans are 12 ounces.
          My hubby & I in the Smokies!




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          July 23 -159
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            Re: A cup, an oz. ???

            Hehehehehehe.....she's got you there.
            ROFL
            Priscilla
            S W 285 /C W 244 /G W 160
            Mini Goal - 230's by August Woo Hoo Dave Matthews Band concert HERE I COME.
            17510



            *It's the hardest thing to do, but you must think of yourself first before anything else can be accomplished. It's not selfish, it's the truth.*

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              Re: A cup, an oz. ???

              Thank you! This is a great post, measuring is very important. I got a food scale for 5$, and its been worth 10x that much.
              What would we do without it?



              Mini-goal- 149 by June 1st. I can do it!!!

              Started this WOL on Feb. 13, 2006.

              SW 179
              CW 155
              GW 135
              5' 4"
              OWL Rung 3- Seeds and Nuts



              Frankenfoods- Low Carb Shakes, Bars, Candies.
              Sugar Alcohols= Weight loss stalls and cravings!!
              These are BAD for us!!!!

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                Re: A cup, an oz. ???

                I bet you could even get one at a used place (Goodwill, Salvation Army, etc.).

                I bought an electronic one (the geek in me) that goes back and forth between ounces and grams with a button, plus, can subtract the weight of the container you start with (put the container on, press the zeroing feature, and then start weighing the contents)

                It is a real blessing, I think.
                Started Atkins: 21 Sep 2003
                Height: 5'2"



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