Hand trick

Over the last few weeks I've been using a calorie tracking app to see how much I've been eating. The results have been enlightening to say the least. As we age our metabolism slows and what you've always eaten can suddenly be too much. I noticed the first dip around 25 and here at 32 I'm noticing it again. Calorie tracker apps are a great way to check in with what your current intake is and can make you think twice about that second handful of nuts (or two scoop sundae at Baskin Robbins). But while having a conversation with a friend I found out that tracking portions can be difficult if you're not used to measuring portions. As a general rule of hand:

3 oz of meat or chicken is about the size of the palm of your hand ( and yes that's what you should be eating per serving)

A cup is the size of your fist

An oz is about the size of the meaty part under your thumb

A tablespoon in the size of your thumb

And 1-2 oz of nuts or dried fruit should fit into your cupped hand.

We're all somebody

Nepal

I never expected to go to Nepal. It wasn't on a life list. In fact 8 months ago I probably couldn't have found it on a map and then, 5 months ago I found myself on a plane there to do humanitarian work. There are not enough words to tell you about the experience, but it filled my heart and it changed my life. When I was preparing to go the two predominate things I was told were: you're going to get sick/worms/parasites/die there and the people are the most amazing, generous and kind souls you'll meet. Only one of those things happened. Anyone that has been to Nepal will tell you that the place is magic. But the people there are what makes it truly special. And now those kind souls have been through a terrible tragedy and I feel so heart broken and far away. Most of all I want to know what I can do. More than anything I want to get over there and do something but I know the best thing I can do is donate. Please consider giving what you can https://campaigns.choicehumanitarian.org/events/nepal-earthquake-support/e49165

I went to Nepal with CHOICE, they're an amazing organization doing what they can and have people on the ground. In the meantime, Nepal you're in my heart.

Namaste