Time your meals so that you are eating every three hours. Ideally you should be having breakfast as well as a mid-morning snack and then lunch, a mid-afternoon snack and

dinner!

Do you scarf food so fast you can't keep up with yourself? Slow it down! It takes 20 minutes for your brain to recognize that it's already full. Eating five

to six small meals each day should keep you from feeling super starving and overeating. So, take your meals slowly!

This may seem obvious but, you're probably aware that most of us are eating huge portions these days. Pare it down. Your stomach itself is only the size of your

fist! A serving size should be as big as your palm. 

Keep your foods balanced. During each meal, make sure to have lean protein, healthy fats and whole grains. Keep your snacks to fruits and veggies!

Keep your "sixth meal" under control. Dessert, as lovely as it is, shouldn't be an "every night" occasion. Instead, save dessert for a treat only a few select times of

the week.