It's hard to deny yourself when a family favorite is on the menu for dinner. Especially when it's lasagna! Many of our favorite family meals are high in fat and calories.
Solution: Serve yourself a smaller serving of the main meal and a larger serving of vegetables, and salad (use a spray dressing to lower calorie intake). Many favorite recipes can be adapted by using lower fat cheeses without sacrificing flavor.
It is also helpful to serve the meal to plates and not put the extra food on the table. It helps to control our urge for seconds.
Invest in smaller plates. A smaller plate looks fuller than a large plate, and mind over matter works well in this situation. You may try using the salad plates that you already have in your cupboard!
Drinking plenty of water before and after the meal (not during) will help you feel fuller and will aid with digestion.
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