Which book are you using? because there is no portion in the sonoma book. it tells you to use a plate and divide it in certain food group.
I think the only measure they give you is the bowl that shoudl hold 2 cups.
I know I have lost 55 pounds on the diet and NEVEr ever measured anything. I just use the small plate for lunch and the big plate for dinner and divide it with the right stuff.
Unless this is the new sonoma diet book which I hAVENT received from amazon yet. freaking bakc order.
Once I get it, I cannot WAIT to be dieting again!