TRICK #3: To Help With Portion Control...

HERE IS A LITTLE TRICK THAT HELPED ME ESTABLISH BETTER EATING HABITS: I Use Smaller Plates To Put My Food On Before Eating.

In an article I read from an issue of Cooking Light, putting food on a smaller plate helps with portion control. The amount of food on a plate can play tricks on a person's mind depending on the size of the plate. So I fought fire with fire.

When I have a large plate, I feel the need to cover the plate (as many people do). Depending on the size of the plate, this can become a problem. So when I am trying to watch my portion size, what I do is I grab a smaller plate out of the cabinet. Instead of the large dinner plates, I'll use a plate that is probably meant for a relatively modest-sized serving of dessert. But instead of using the plates for a slice of pie, I'll use them to eat a small meal, helping to establish portion control.

The same goes for drinks and the glasses you pour them into. When I am trying not to consume too many empty calories by drinking a lot of orange juice, I'll use a short coffee mug instead of a tall beer mug.

CONCLUSION: When I want to consume smaller portions but still feel like I ate enough, I use smaller plates and glasses so when I fill the plate up, it still looks like I'm getting a full meal.