Restaurants serve huge plates of food and all you can eat buffets offer an
endless amount, so we don't realize that we're actually eating two or three
times the calories we should be.
* Savor the first few bites. Those initial moments the food enters
your mouth are the most satisfying because your taste buds are so sensitive.
Taking the time to enjoy those first bites or spoonfuls of food may prevent
you
from eating until you're stuffed.
* Eat slowly. When your stomach is full, your brain won't necessarily
get the message until 20 minutes later. So if you take time to enjoy every
bite, you'll be able to notice when your body feels satisfied. If you scarf
down your food quickly, you'll end up eating much more than you need, and you
won't realize it until after you're stuffed.
To see the other helpful tips read more.
* Eat off smaller plates and bowls. When you use a big plate, it's
hard not to fill it all up with food. Smaller plates mean smaller portion
sizes.
* When you're eating, just eat. Don't eat while driving, watching TV,
or while on the computer. You'll end up mindlessly putting food in your mouth
because you're distracted, and the food tends not to register in our brains,
so we end up eating more. Instead take at least 20 minutes to sit and eat,
so you can really feel the pleasure of your food.
* Eat nutritious foods. Ones that are full of fiber, protein, and
vitamins will make your body feel physically satisfied, so you won't feel
hungry
as quickly.
* Eat the foods you really enjoy. Denying yourself the foods you crave
will only make you crave them more. If your favorite food happens to be high
in calories and fat, just have a few bites to satisfy your taste buds.
* When you're out to eat, _order smaller portion sizes_
(http://www.fitsugar.com/1015950) , _split a meal or dessert with a friend_
(http://www.fitsugar.com/183380) , or put half your meal in a _to-go
container_
(http://www.fitsugar.com/1015988) before you take your first bite.
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