Perfect Portions
Confused about how to eat for permanent fat loss? Follow these three simple guidelines and you'll be able to lose weight without counting calories or depriving yourself of the food you love.
Step 1: On one-third of your plate, put a piece of lean protein that's roughly the same size as your clenched fist or the palm of your hand. Good sources of protein include poultry (chicken, turkey), low-fat dairy produce (i.e. yoghurt, skimmed milk), and fish. If you're a vegetarian, tofu or soy meat substitutes are good alternatives.
Step 2: Fill the remaining two-thirds of your plate with fruits and/or vegetables. At breakfast, for example, rather than filling your bowl with cereal, cut the serving size in half, and replace the cereal with fruit such as blueberries or strawberries. You can also add berries or bananas to yogurt.
For lunch, add grapes and sliced apples to chicken salad, or tomatoes, radishes and bell peppers to a beef salad. Tomatoes, onion, grated carrots and dark green lettuce can reduce the energy density of sandwiches. You can lower the energy density of your dinner by topping grilled chicken or fish with salsa, and adding vegetables to pasta or pizza.
Step 3: Once you have your portion of protein and carbohydrate, all you need is a dash of "good" fat. Olive oil, avocados, deep coloured cold-water fish (such as salmon or mackerel), and nuts are all healthy sources of fat. In many cases, you won't need to add extra fat as this will be included with the meal. A meal of salmon and vegetables, for example, already contains protein and fat so you won't need to add any more. A chicken salad, on the other hand, contains very little fat, so a dash of olive oil would be beneficial.
If you have large crockery, make the effort not to fill your plate. Perhaps your side plate would be a better portion size? Or perhaps a shopping trip for new plates might be in order!
What if you're on the go and don't have time to make anything? Preparing a healthy meal doesn't have to be time consuming. A handful of nuts, a piece of fruit and a Sculptress bar make a perfect portable snack that you can eat on the go without the need to spend time cooking and preparing food.
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