snacks are OK if you have them IN PLACE OF meals, like me.

most people have snacks IN ADDITION TO meals, which is why they look like shit.

you have to pick one - either you have one meal a day until completely stuffed, or you never eat anything bigger than a snack and count your calories.

both approaches work - you pick whichever one suits your personality better.

some people don't mind weighing all their food. most would rather feast and fast.

either way is fine. as long as you actually DO IT is what matters.