Hmm, I have the same problem, but I use a different strategy.


I tabulate all my resources into a spread sheet ( ores, herbs, leather, etc).


Then I have all the mats required to level a profession listed and checked against what I actually have.

If I have enough, then its green. If too little, its red - which tells me to buy / farm more.
Altoholic makes it very easy to tabulate everything too. I wish there was a way to export everything to a spread sheet though.


An alternative strategy, which I've used for years - is a pen and paper at my desk. Best game mod in existence