Start a meal with soup, salad, or fruit. Then serve yourself the smallest portion of the main course that you think will satisfy you. After eating it, drink a whole glass of water or a warm beverage, wait at least 15 minutes, and then get seconds only if you are really HUNGRY still.

At times when you don’t need to stay at the table out of politeness to others, get up while still chewing your last bite and go rinse your plate. Then leave the kitchen and dining area completely.

Store some of your food in an inconvenient location. We do this primarily because our kitchen is small; we keep canned and boxed foods on shelves in the basement. Having to walk a long way and/or take a flight of stairs deters you from getting food you don’t need, and if you do get it, you get some exercise too! If your kitchen is huge, maybe put the food on high shelves and dishes lower.

Here’s my best tummy toning exercise.
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