It's no surprise that weight-loss requires burning more calories than you consume [2]. But using kitchen scales or logging every meal isn't a realistic way to keep track of your caloric intake [3] — at least not consistently. Instead, online coach Hamaad B. [4] recommends using a simpler method to measure out portion sizes: using your hands for scale.
As shown above, you can portion out your protein [5] to one to two palms and your veg to one to two fistfuls. A thumb of healthy fats (like almonds) would be sufficient, also. The key here is consistency. If you're a larger man, Hamaad says to choose on the higher end of the portion ranges. If you're a smaller female, opt for the lower end.
"For example, every meal, I may eat two palms of a protein source, one fist of veggies, two handfuls of carbs, one thumb of fat, and maybe a fruit," he wrote in his caption.
He also shared that he adjusts his portions when he hits a plateau, in which case, he'll reduce his meals to one handful of carbs instead of two. As long as you use the same method every day, you should see results!