Weight Loss Tip: Eat Off Smaller Plates

Ever heard the popular saying that refers to your eyes being bigger than your stomach? Well, this is often true and although you’re sometimes full halfway through the meal, something tells you you must continue eating and clean your plate. I'm not sure what it is that makes us do this, but I have a strong feeling, somewhere in the back of our mind, we see a vivid picture of granny telling us that if we don’t eat, we just won't grow. And, which kid doesn’t want to grow big and strong?

If you’re like most people who are brainwashed into cleaning their plate, why not eat off smaller plates? Having a portion-sized meal on a large plate makes it look empty, small and it somehow loses its appeal. However, when you take the same portion and put it on a smaller side plate, it instantly looks bigger and more satisfying.

Eating off smaller plates allows you to control your portions and not overeat. If you’re one of those people who loves to have seconds or thirds, then eating off smaller plates can even benefit you as you will be eating smaller portions of those seconds and/or thirds.

Next time you’re at the dinner table, try it and see for yourself how well it actually works.

Appearance is everything and by eating off smaller plates you
can convince your mind that you are eating a fulfilling meal.