Workout and weight loss on wheels- size matters

Portion control is crucial; we don't need that second helping. However, we must also watch the amounts of food that is on the plate- what makes a portion? Books tell us the amount of calories in a specific amount and measuring tools help us determine the amount but there is an easier way to make this determination. Here are a few: 3 ounces of poultry & fish = a woman's palm; 1 gram = a paper clip 1 cup = a fist; 1 medium fruit = a baseball; 1/2 cup rice/pasta = ice cream scoop; 1 1/2 ounces of cheese = pair of dice; 1 teaspoon of oil = the tip of your thumb; 1 cup of cereal = large handful. This information will help when you eat at a restaurant, since you can't bring measuring cups with you.