4. Eat Without Electronic Distractions
Paying attention to what you eat may help you eat fewer calories.
People who eat while they’re watching TV or playing computer games may lose track of how much they have eaten. This, in turn, can cause overeating.
One review article looked at the results of 24 studies, finding that people who were distracted at a meal ate about 10% more in that sitting
5. Wear tight jeans
We all have a few pairs of skinny jeans that only button when we lay down. Get these in your regular rotation as a reminder to eat right. If you have to release a button by the end of the day, you know you need to improve your meal plan.
6. Serve Unhealthy Food on Red Plates
One weird trick is to use red plates to help you eat less. At least, this seems to work with unhealthy snack foods.
One study reported that volunteers ate fewer pretzels from red plates, compared to white or blue plates.
The explanation may be that we associate the color red with stop signals and other man-made warnings.