Weighing Food

Jack 02114 · Jul 18, 2022

Seems a silly question after training all these years but I have never tracked food as serious as I want to now. So, do you guys weigh your chicken for instance, raw or cooked and drained?

Shadow Project · Jul 18, 2022

Everything raw.

Jack 02114 · Jul 19, 2022

Shadow Project said:
Everything raw.

Got that. Thx

buck · Jul 19, 2022

I weight meat raw. Seems many pros weigh it cooked. Measure rice etc. uncooked. In the grand scheme of things it doesn't matter much as long as you do the same thing consistently. You have a baseline to go by.

AedenD · Jul 21, 2022

I weight it raw. My mom daily weight food before preparation. I got the same habit now.

Jack 02114 · Jul 21, 2022

buck said:
I weight meat raw. Seems many pros weigh it cooked. Measure rice etc. uncooked. In the grand scheme of things it doesn't matter much as long as you do the same thing consistently. You have a baseline to go by.

Yes, some people weight it cooked but the others weight is raw. So I am confused for a while, but now I think I'm going to do it raw.

Jack 02114 · Jul 21, 2022

AedenD said:
I weight it raw. My mom daily weight food before preparation. I got the same habit now.

hahaha, my mom weight it cooked, but weighting it raw is much onvenient for me. Weight, cook, eat.

AedenD · Jul 21, 2022

Jack 02114 said:
hahaha, my mom weight it cooked, but weighting it raw is much onvenient for me. Weight, cook, eat.

yeah! I think measuring food raw or cooked does not matter, because it depends upon how we cook them and what kind of food we're preparing. For instance, if you're cooking green leafy or mushroom their quantity will decrease when you will stir fry them. However, if you boil them the quantity will increase.

hevi-head · Jul 21, 2022

Always cooked as far as meat goes. Seems like weighing it raw would be a major pain if you’re prepping a decent amount. Having to keep it separated while it cooks would suck.
Stuff like rice or other carbs gets weighed twice actually. The entire amount of servings to cook then individually as it goes into portions

Chetskiballski · May 26, 2023

I have always weighed meat cooked, never considered to do it raw.

SAVAGEPMHNP · May 29, 2023

Cooked for me, too! But also I agree that if you are doing it consistently one way or the other it doesn't matter because you can adjust your intake accordingly like what was stated above.

Push50 · Jun 21, 2023

I always weigh my food after preparing them. That being said, as others have pointed out, consistency is really the key. Do it the same way every time and acclimate to it. Adjust as needed to reach your goals.

Gr8Wall · Jul 21, 2023

Ive always weighed meat cooked myself

Anickanoppe · May 30, 2024

Whether you're trying to bulk up or trim down, getting those portions spot-on can make all the different.
About that coconut powder milk situation... Let me drop some knowledge bombs on ya. Coconut powder milk is legit versatile! You can use it in smoothies, oatmeal, coffee – you name it. Plus, it adds a creamy, tropical vibe that's straight-up delicious.

gib68sg · Jun 1, 2024

Anickanoppe said:
Whether you're trying to bulk up or trim down, getting those portions spot-on can make all the different.
About that coconut powder milk situation... Let me drop some knowledge bombs on ya. Coconut powder milk is legit versatile! You can use it in smoothies, oatmeal, coffee – you name it. Plus, it adds a creamy, tropical vibe that's straight-up delicious.

What the hell are you talking about

Anickanoppe · Jun 3, 2024

Anickanoppe said:
Whether you're trying to bulk up or trim down, getting those portions spot-on can make all the different.
About that coconut powder milk situation... Let me drop some knowledge bombs on ya. Coconut powder milk is legit versatile! You can use it in smoothies, oatmeal, coffee – you name it. Plus, it adds a creamy, tropical vibe that's straight-up delicious.

As for weighing your food, lemme break it down for ya. It's not just for hardcore bodybuilders or fitness freaks. Nah, nah, nah. It's for anyone who wants to take control of their nutrition and reach their goals, whatever they may be. So, if you're serious about making gains or shredding fat, investing in a good food scale is the move.