strong_curves wrote: » Actually the quantity matters a lot....I would dare say even more than quality. If you really want to know how much you're eating, get a food scale. Now that is a eye opener. Having a food scale really teaches you about portions. I like to suggest this thread here, it gives you a real understanding of this whole weight loss journey. You don't have to read all the replies but I do suggest the first post by @sidesteel.