As a weight loss specialist, I've identified many reasons why my patients aren't losing weight. One of the most common issues I've seen is underestimating serving size.
The serving size is so important because it helps you determine how many calories you are consuming.
It's important to read nutritional labels and determine calories based on serving size.Often people assume the calories reported in a label are for the entire package/meal/drink, but the calories reported are based on serving size....so be careful!
At home, it's easy to figure out serving sizes as you can just use your measuring cups/spoons.
Outside the home it can be tough so here's some easy tips to figure it out...just use your hand!
These tips are based on an average women's hand size. To be precise you can measure out portions with a measuring cup/spoon and compare it with your own hand!
Palm (excluding fingers and thumb) = 3 ounces of meat
Fist = 1 cup
Thumb = 1 tablespoon
Thumb tip = 1 teaspoon
This actually works very well with my hand, and you should try it out too!
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