I get daily emails from jillianmichaels.com and this week she had a simple yet great way to measure proper portions for a meal. Most of us struggle with what constitutes as an actual portion without measuring and counting calories. Here's what Jillian suggests:The Hand Method
Size of your fist - cereal, rice, beans, veggies (approx. 1 cup)
Center of your palm (to the base of your fingers) - meat, poultry, fish (approx. 3-5 oz.)
Thumb size - cheese or condiments (approx. 1-2 oz.)
Drink 1 - 8 oz. class of water
I have been working out for almost 6 months and have noticed some changes in my muscle mass but I have continued to struggle with food. I am going to incorporate this smaller portion into my own lifestyle in order to get more in line with the lifestyle that I am longing to reach. I can probably state that I am a "fit but fat man" and now need to really work on my goals for eating right.
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This is Brad-
While we are on the topic of music here?!?...Have you noticed the recent upswing in good music? Some songs I would recommend for when you are working out
Hand on the Bible-Local H
Hammerheads-The Offspring
Handlebars-Flobots
Pork and Beans-Weezer
Violet Hill- Coldplay
Also, can you really have too small of a portion of vegetables?
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