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Don’t eat in front of the TV

9 (6.6%)

Only eat at meal time – no snacks

14 (10.3%)

Graze with 6-10 small meals per day

11 (8.1%)

Only eat standing up

0 (0%)

Put your fork down between each bite

9 (6.6%)

Chew each bite a certain number of times

7 (5.1%)

Don’t drink anything with your meals

4 (2.9%)

Drink a large glass of water before meals

9 (6.6%)

Use a small plate to make the portion look larger

16 (11.8%)

Order one meal at a restaurant and share it with someone else

5 (3.7%)

Instead of pouring dressing on a salad, dip your fork into the dressing

16 (11.8%)

Write down everything you eat

23 (16.9%)

Start each meal with salad or veggie soup

13 (9.6%)

Total Members Voted: 26

[Letha]

Have you tried any of these things?  Did it help? 
Letha

[Beachtrekker]

I know your smiley is a vegan McDougall sushi serving.  LOL
 
 
Beachtrekker

[raven]

The two i find useful and still do most of the time is to write everything down that i eat and to eat a salad or at least raw veggies with my main meal (i ate salads twice a day when i ate three meals a day).

I was just telling Mac how useful these two things are.  The salads fill me up, but i also notice that if i don't eat them, i get hungry sooner... i guess it's because they are complex carbohydrates and digest slowly, even though they don't have much calories.
Raven

[Gweithgar]

I have managed to divorce eating and reading, and that has made a big difference. I love to read and I love to eat, but the best thing of all is a good novel and a good munchie together. I do still eat in front of the TV, but I make up my plate in the kitchen and don't bring extra food into the living room where the TV is.

[bunsofaluminum]

chewing every bite thoroughly is a method I used about 10 years ago, and it worked. Lost 40 lbs, eating exactly what I wanted, but every bite must be chewed 30 times or "to a fine mush"...first of all, chewing a donut that thoroughly is NASSSSTY so although I could still eat whatever I want, I don't "want" donuts EVER again. (still can't stomach them) Unfortunately, potato chips are AWESOME chewed well! 

Secondly, you really don't eat as much because you are eating so slow, and you naturally take in less calories, and lose weight. I still love to chew some foods to a pulp (raw spinach? oooh, yum!) and this was interesting: Meat isn't that terrific, chewed thoroughly. I would chew a bite and get all the juice out, then spit out the flavorless, dry chunk in a napkin or give it to the dog. blch.

mindful eating. It's a good practice, but it does take self-discipline, and I eventually quit chewing thoroughly and gained it all back.

[vgpedlr]

One trick I learned from bike racers is to never eat after 7PM. I have found this beneficial as I sleep better if a couple hopurs have passed and digestion is well on its way. I make dinner, eat it, and if I am still hungry, then a piece of fruit, but only before 7. The kitchen closes at 7.