09/24/2016
So, most people think that the best way to diet is to count calories. You know, less calories going in than calories going out and you lose weight? Well, yes, technically that's true. But.... The calories listed on food labels can be up to 25% off! That's a LOT! And the calories listed in your exercise calorie burner device or app can be up to 25% off too! Are you gonna base your diet on something that could possibly have you going 50% in the wrong direction?!
(Say NO, and read on...) ;)
Wouldn't it be nice to have a personalized portion control device that went with you everywhere with no extra effort involved? No washing out special measuring cups and such. Well, you've already got them! Your hands!! They're sized just for you! (For the most part, unless you have abnormally large or small hands for your body.)
Check out this graphic that I found from Precision Nutrition. It's practically word for word the same information from my ISSA training, but in a cute picture you can enjoy!
Assuming you will eat 4 meals a day (I can't do just 3, that's WAY too long in between eating!) just use this portion guide: 1 palm sized protein with each meal, 1 cupped hand of healthy carbs, 1 fist size of veggies, and 1 thumb length of healthy fats. That's for women. Men, just double it.
And there you have it. Your portion control "cups" with you everywhere you go. Specially made just for you! Get the right portions of the right foods and there's no need for counting calories all day!
