Portion Control

Weight Watchers brought up "portion control" today. This can be so very important when you are trying to lose weight. Here are some key points that will help many people.

Your fist is about the same size as one cup of fruit or pasta

Your thumb (tip to base) is the size of one ounce of meat or cheese

Your palm (minus fingers) equals three ounces of meat, fish, or poultry

Your cupped hand equals one to two ounces of nuts or pretzels