04/05/2026
HOW TO PORTION MEALS⠀
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You know how many calories you’re eating if you use a food scale and MyFitnessPal. The problem is that not everyone can adhere to that method of tracking food intake. For some people, using a portion-size method is less stressful. It consists of estimating portions for each meal.⠀
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For each meal, eat a protein source, starch source, and a vegetable source. You can also consume a fruit and fat source as additional components. But how many meals, and how many servings do you actually consume per meal?⠀
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You can start with 2-4 meals depending on your body weight and appetite. Then men can start with 2 servings of each per meal, and women can start with 1 serving of each per meal. Then adjust over time based on how you feel and your changes in weight.⠀
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And if these servings look small, actually use your hand and you’ll see this method is not far off from what you already eat if you are making progress.⠀
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It’s about developing better eating habits and adjusting as time goes based on the feedback your body gives you. You just need to set a starting point, see how your body reacts and then add/remove portions.
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