How to Estimate Portion Size

SUMMARY: Calorie counting has helped many people get in fantastic shape by helping them control portion size. However, if you can’t – or don’t want to – count, here’s a simple alternative.

To reach and maintain a healthy weight, it’s essential that you’re eating proper portion sizes.

But how can you be sure you’re eating the right amounts without weighing and measuring your food all the time?

The below images how how easily you can estimate your portion size.  All you need is the ability to count to two. And your own hand.

Here's how it works:

• Your palm determines your protein portions.
• Your fist determines your veggie portions.
• Your cupped hand determines your carb portions.
• Your thumb determines your fat portions.

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