1. When you have finished your meal, say an affirmation out

loud several times. Here’s some suggestions: “I’ve now finished

eating till lunch/dinner/6.00 pm.” (whatever is suitable given

the circumstances) or “I have eaten enough food to last me till

….” or “I’m full and do not need to eat till …” Experiment to

find the format that's right for you, and then say it with

conviction several times preferably out loud at the end of the

meal.

2. If you comfort eat to suppress emotions and stay cheerful,

take the Bach flower remedy Agrimony. These simple, safe

remedies based on flowers have been in use for over fifty

years. They're safe to take even if you're taking medication.

3. Put your fork or your sandwich down between mouthfuls. This

way you are likely to eat less and enjoy your food more - your

stomach has time to register that it's full, which it doesn't

have if you gobble your food down.

4. If you crave chocolate, try taking a zinc supplement or

eating foods that are rich in zinc (e.g. seeds, leafy green

vegetables and seafood). This is a magical tip for lots of

people who thought they would never master their desire to eat

chocolate.

5. Sit at the table to eat, but clear the table of bills,

things to do, etc. It doesn’t help you to control what you eat

if you’re looking at unpaid bills.

6. Drink more water – we often misinterpret the body’s thirst

request as a food request. When you feel hungry, drink some

water and wait a while to see if you really are hungry.

7. Use a smaller plate, so that it looks as though you have

more. We eat with our eyes as well as with our mouths and

stomachs.