Hi Michelle,

Zone blocks take a couple of weeks to master, but then it's usually automatic.

Here is a quick rundown:

1 carb block = 9g carbohydrates
1 protein block = 7g protein (absolutely no fat)
1 fat block = 3g fat

However, since most meats (even lean cuts) tend to have some fat "hanging around", he recommends assuming that your protein source already has 1.5g fat. Therefore 1 fat block = 1.5g fat.

What you need to do, EVERYTIME YOU EAT, is have equal BLOCKS of food. Not equal grams. For example, an average meal for a woman is a 3 block meal. You would have 3 carb blocks (e.g. 1c green beans[1block] and 1 apple[2blocks), 3 protein blocks (e.g. 3oz. of chicken), and 3 fat blocks (e.g. cook your chicken in 1tsp. of olive oil[3blocks]).

I hope this helps somewhat!

Deanna