This or That: Portion Sizes + Tracking

Whether you are intuitive eating or macro counting understanding portion sizes is a a game changer!

Let’s take a look at these 2 meals - neither is “good” or “bad”. Both are plates full of quality foods!

The plate on the left is going to be more of a guessing game.

Why? Ingredients are mixed together, topped with sauces, + we aren’t 100% sure of portions used. Lots of guesstimating goin’ on!

The plate on your right gives us a much clearer view. You can easily identify what you’re eating and how much of it. This meal is some guessing (unless you’ve weighed your food), but there’s a higher chance of accuracy in tracking.

Based on your goals, and especially if you are in fat loss, sticking to a plate, like the one on the right, is going to help you be more accurate.

Getting your arms around portion sizes is a foundational piece of gaining control of your health + weight for the long haul.