When I was young, my mom would make my siblings and I eat all the food in our plates. You either had to eat all the food or you do not get the juice. On top of that, she would make you listen to a speech about how other families are going hungry, and we are taking our blessings for granted.

Were you also brought up from the principle of finishing all the food in your plate? I guess if you are reading this, you are trying to lose weight. The intentions of my mom and many others were good, or are good. However, this is not the way we should be looking at food, especially if you are trying to lose weight and be healthy. From now on, here is a new way of looking at food.

If you are full, stop eating. There is no need for you to eat all the excess food that is in your plate. The excess food is only going to result in excess fat and I know that is not what you want. Here are a few ideas that will help you to stop overeating:

• Use a small plate when you dish out.

• Be aware of yourself, your surroundings and the food you are eating. You are more likely to eat more if you are watching tv

• Prepare just enough food for a particular serving. If this is not possible, just make sure you have the food you are intending to eat at that particular seating on your plate only. Having more food at the table will just encourage you to eat more.

• Chew slowly as you eat. This way you will be more likely to notice when you get full. It is better to spread your meals into five to six meals a day than eating a lot of food in one seating.

If you are constantly finding there is more food left when you are full then you need to reduce the amount of food that you are cooking or making available for your meals each day. It is definitely better to eat less than too much. Eating less food will give you an opportunity to compliment the meal with a fruit or a healthy snack.

The same rules apply when you go out as well. The food servings tend to be a lot, so it would be in your best interest to take a doggie bag than trying to finish everything, just because you are paying for it.

Stop overeating. Empower yourself today and take control of what is going into your stomach as well as how much of it.

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