Portion Control

Here are some guidelines, or some things to visualize in case you need some help determining the sizes of your portions:

• 1 serving of lean protein = the size of the palm of your hand
• 1 serving of complex carbs = one cupped hand
• 1 serving of complex carbs from fruits and vegetables = two cupped hands toegether

Some simple snacks to ward off hunger until you can get to a meal:

• 2 celery stalks filled with cottage cheese, almond butter or hummus
• Sliced vegetables and hummus
• 2 hard boiled eggs and 1 piece of fruit
• 1 slice of deli meat and 1 piece of fruit

Don’t leave your food to chance. PLAN IT! No amount of exercise will reshape your body without appropriate nutrition. If you haven't heard it before I will tell you that nutrition makes up 80% of the equation. Without proper nutrition you are wasting your time. IF, however you just like to work out and you're really not looking to improve your physique, by all means, don't listen to a word I'm saying. However, I venture to guess that you want to make some serious physical changes. Start with your nutrition!