Did you over eat yesterday?

I should have written this before Thanksgiving. Did some of you feel like you over ate yesterday? There is a trick you should know about. Some of you belong to the clean your plate club. If you are one of these individuals, get a smaller plate.

Secondly, so that you don't feel like you over ate, eat very slow. Talk between bites and really savor every bite. This is important, because your brain takes about 20-30 minutes to tell you that you are full. So if you throw as much in your mouth as possible in the first 20 minutes, you will definitely over eat and feel uncomfortable. Eating slowly is a gift you can give yourself.

Eat only 3/4 of what is on your plate. Remember the adage that our eyes are bigger than our stomach. Kind of true. You will feel mush better. If you can't get a smaller plate, try spreading things out instead of stacking them up. You'll end up eating less and feeling better.

Also, consider not eating dessert right away. Wait a couple of hours to eat dessert. You will enjoy it more and are less likely to feel stuffed if you do. If you are the host or hostess, consider waiting to serve dessert until later. Your guests will really appreciate you and your dessert more.