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My Trusty Food Scale

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I bought an electric food scale with a good sized removable surface that is easy to wash. The scale stays on the kitchen counter, Instead of estimating I weigh my portions. This has really helped with eating the right serving size and getting an immediate visual of how much common foods weigh. Now when I eat out I have that image in my head and it keeps me on target.

- Submitted by FRAS113 7/9/2011 in Healthy Eating | 1 Comments

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- Submitted by PIMPINELLAN50 7/9/2011 | 0 Comments | View Secret

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- Submitted by SOLLAMYN 7/9/2011 | 0 Comments | View Secret

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