In my journey over the last few years, I go through phases of measuring and phases of I've got this, I don't need to measure my food. I have learned that I have better results if I measure my food.
Do you ever read the package of foods to see what the serving size is? I will sometimes pay attention to those and sometimes not...
It is very important to measure!!! It is very important to know your serving sizes as well! One thing that took me by surprise a while back was that a serving size for fruit is 1/2 cup!!! Not that anyone has ever become overweight by eating too many fruits and veggies. You just need to be aware that every thing has a serving size and that can have an effect on your weight loss efforts!
Several years ago, I would just eat and not really pay attention to the labels of what I was eating. Another thing that will affect your weight loss efforts is the sodium content. Sodium will cause you to retain fluid. So be aware of your sodium intake.
If you are having struggles with not losing weight but you are "eating all the right foods" I challenge you to start measuring your portions out.
I know you don't want to take measuring cups with you when you go out with friends. Here are a few tips to help you out:
1 cup = your fist
1 oz of meat or cheese = your thumb tip to base
1 Tablespoon = Thumb (tip to first joint)
1 teaspoon = fingertip (tip to first joint)
1 to 2 ounces of nuts or pretzels = cupped hand
3 ounces of meat = the palm of your hand (without your fingers)
Make your self aware of the amount of food that you are eating or beverages that you are drinking. One thing I heard that really changed my way of thinking is 1 cup of sweet tea at McAlister's Deli contains 1000 calories!!!! When I heard that, I went cold turkey and don't drink sweet tea anymore! That was a CULTURE shock to my system!!!!
Keep on keeping on!!
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