SUCH a great post by @sassybrunettefitness. People ask me if I seriously weigh everything -- for the most part, YES! Especially such calorie dense foods such as peanut butter. After consistent weighing and tracking, many people find that they can "eyeball" proper portions; still, I always recommend weighing even for beginners! #Repost @sassybrunettefitness with @repostapp ・・・ When I first started tracking my macros I just used measuring cups and spoons to measure out my food. But unfortunately our eyes (and tummies) can be a lot greedier than our fitness goals allow for. The best way to ensure your eyes aren't playing tricks on you is to weigh out your food as opposed to just using standard measuring tools. You'll be surprised at the difference between the two. - For example, the picture on the left I measured out what my eyes, and most other people's eyes, wanted to be 1 tablespoon of peanut butter. On the right, I weighed out the exactly 16 grams of peanut butter which is equal to 1 tablespoon. As you can clearly see, my eyes added almost 10 extra grams to my serving, nearly doubling the amount. Instead of 8 grams of fat, the tablespoon on the left has 14 grams of fat! Those few extra grams can really add up throughout the day 😳 - Weighing food can definitely seem tedious and unnecessary, but if you're really trying to be consistent and hit your goals it is so, so important. Whether it's peanut butter, almonds or even veggies, the extra fats and carbs add up - You can find inexpensive scales at Target, Walmart or even online on Amazon. Taking a little extra time to weigh out your food will definitely pay off in the long run and will help set you up for successfully crushing your goals! - As always powered by @1stphorm
