Americans have completely skewed ideas about portion size. No other country on earth offers portions as enormous as the ones here. Honestly, go anywhere else in the world and order a meal. You'll see the difference. Here are a few techniques you can use to keep your portions under control — whether you are in eating in or at a restaurant.
If you're at home, use smaller plates. This creates the illusion of eating a bigger serving.
If you're at a restaurant and you know the portions are going to be huge, ask the server to put half your meal in a doggie bag before it even hits the table. This saves you money as well as unnecessary calorie overload.
Share an entrée with your dining partner.
Make a new rule for yourself: Always leave something on your plate. This reminds you that you are in control of the food, not the other way around.
A little bit of empowerment can go a long way!