Portion size. Become aware of how much food you're putting on your plate. Is it a reasonable amount? Many of us are used to eating portions that are much larger than we need. Here are some rules of thumb:
A normal portion of protein is the size of your closed fist.
Fill your plate this way:
One quarter of your plate for protein,
One quarter of your plate for grains, and
Half of your plate for vegetables.
For Breakfast:
Did you eat reasonable portion size of protein? YES
Did you eat a reasonable size of fruits or vegetables?_YES fruit
Did you eat a reasonable portion of grains?_NO
For Lunch:
Did you eat reasonable portion size of protein?_yEs
Did you eat a reasonable size of vegetables?_no
Did you eat a reasonable portion of grains?__yes_
For Dinner:
Did you eat reasonable portion size of protein?__yes
Did you eat a reasonable size of vegetables?___no
Did you eat a reasonable portion of grains?___yes
I definitely need to focus on getting more veggies into me, I am always a little reluctant with that and I have started eating off smaller plates!!
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