how much should i eat??

Every once in a while, it’s worth reviewing portion sizes.

Most people smart enough to be reading this newsletter know the difference between healthy and unhealthy food options. 

Mind you … I never like to define them as “good” or “bad.” But there’s a difference between choosing whole, minimally processed foods and junk.

But even if you have that basic understanding, I see a lot of people get tripped up on portion sizes.

Too much of a good thing isn’t going to get you the result you want.

I’m not a big believer in regularly counting calories or macros (though I do encourage folks to do a 3-5 day “snapshot” of their food intake every 3 or 4 months, to be certain they’re on track).

A much easier way is to use your hands.

Protein: 1 palm-sized serving for women, 2 for men

Vegetables: 1 fist-sized serving for women, 2 for men

Carbs: 1 cupped handful for women, 2 for men

Fats: 1 thumb-sized portion for women, 2 for men

Use this as a starting point, and adjust based on how full you are after meals and how hungry you are between them.

A few things to keep in mind: 

-- If you’re going to go overboard on any of these, choose veggies. Nobody has ever gotten fat from eating too many veggies 😉

-- If you fall behind on your protein, don’t try to cram it all into one meal. Your body needs a steady supply of protein throughout the day.

-- If fat loss is a priority, choose minimally processed carbs, like whole grains and sweet potatoes instead of bread and pasta.

So if you’re wondering if you’re eating the foods in the right amounts, try this portion control method and see if it works for you.

If you need help or have questions, just shoot me an email (michelle@lucky13fitness.com) and I'd be happy to help.

- Coach Michelle 
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