When you first make the decision to start dieting, it can quickly become an overwhelming process, there's so many different methods out there, which one do you choose?
The answer to this question isn't black and white and really depends on the individual (as with most things). There are certainly techniques that I favour and today I'm going to share one of my favourite techniques for people who really don't want to count calories/macros, but still want great results and an easy way of measuring and quantifying their food intake without having to weigh every morsel of food they consume.
You've all heard it a million times by now, to lose weight all you need is a calorie deficit and while this is true, to achieve a calorie deficit, you don't necessarily need to count calories.
Calorie counting isn't the right strategy for everyone, to some it's annoying and impractical, which is probably why so many people give up and return to the way they were eating before.
For those who detest calorie counting, I'd suggest using your hand as a tool to ensure correct portion control. The size of your hands, never change, (barring outliers) they will always remain proportionate to your body size, making them the perfect portable tool to measure food, with minimal effort required.
Here's how to build your plate with your hands:
Eating 3-4 meals per day while using this method of measuring would result in consuming 2,300-3,000 calories per day, from there you can adjust your diet based upon your feedback, personal preferences and/or goals, but this is a great place to start, it may not be as accurate as calorie counting, but it can certainly be as effective for the right individual.
Note: a palm-sized portion is the same thickness and diameter as your palm.
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