Scales For You

We Americans, in many ways, are a culture of extremes, and we tend to flip-flop from one end of the spectrum to the other.  A bandwagon comes along and we hop on and ride to the end of the line, then catch one going the other way.  We buy stocks hoping to cash in on some quick, easy money, then sell in a hurry, fearful that the bottom is falling out.   We exercise and diet the same erratic way.  We run marathons, even when our joints and knees are past feeling the pain, then we become couch potatoes.  We eat no fat, then no carbs–whatever the latest diet information tells us to do.  By the way, the latest study I read shows that eating healthy is more important to heart health than exercise.  Moderation is the best approach in most situations–moderation in eating and exercise.

A kitchen scale that can measure our portions before we eat them is probably a wise investment.  Since money is tight, a spring scale could be the right choice.  They are less expensive, yet do a good job of weighing accurately.  The bowl covers the scale when not in use.