Portion Sizes!!

Tips on Portion Sizes Why weighing and measuring matters When it comes to eating the appropriate serving size for weight loss, it's a smart thing to weigh and measure all your food at first. That way you'll begin to visualize a normal portion size. (And "normal" is not the portion size you'll get in a restaurant!) After a week or two, you'll master portion sizes and won't need to weigh and measure every time you eat. You'll know what a cup of rice or 4 ounces of meat looks like. You will be able to eyeball the food on your plate and know how much you're eating. To get started, we recommend that you buy a food scale or postal scale so that you can more precisely measure what you're eating. Next, buy a set of measuring cups and spoons. In situations where you don't have cups available, use your fist to figure out correct portions. One cup ofwhole grains, vegetables or fruit, for example, is about the size of your clenched fist. A serving of protein is about the size of a deck of cards. Also, we encourage you to write down what you eat. Those who keep food journals tend to be more successful at losing weight and keeping it off than those who don't record their intake. A food journal helps you keep track of what you're actually eating and how many calories you consume each day. Consistent tracking keeps you accountable and less susceptible to impulse eating during the day. Get access to our community of amazing members, and the meal plan and fitness tools of The Biggest Loser Club program. Sign up today for 3 months and receive 3 free Biggest Loser books!Here's how.