Meal Measure. Portion control can be hard! Just set this handy tool ($18) on top of your plate (fits most standard plates) then you can measure out the correct proportions of protein, vegetables and complex carbs or starch. An easy way to make sure you are on track with your diet! Dishwasher safe to boot. There are also these handy portion control bowls.

Runner’s World Complete Book of Women’s Running. Paperclippy starts marathon training today! So I went in search of a good running book on how to plan our runs, coordinate strength training, and eat right for training. Includes how to run to lose weight, train for any race, and how to make sure you prevent running injuries while training.