full plate-one sitting?

One of the health techniques that I've had to constantly
practice is the discipline of "stretching my meals." Granted
that such a notion is easier said than applied in our times
of plus portions and super-sizes, I find it gradually satisfying
(without the guilt) and financially wise [hey, a brother's on
a tight budget at the moment...you can only go to Subway so many
times a week ;-)].

When faced with an overflowing plate and a growling stomach,
I honestly ask myself, "Do I REALLY need to consume all of
this food RIGHT NOW?" Normally, it benefits me to just eat
half of that meal for lunch and either save the remainder
for dinner or push it over for a meal on tomorrow.

For instance, my lunch earlier today (take-out from a local restaurant) included a plate full of lemon-pepper grilled
chicken, seasoned rice and bottled water (it was hard NOT
to order more bread with it, but I have been trying to better control my carbohydrate intake). I already told myself that
half of this meal was for lunch, and the rest would make a
good dinner for this evening.

After doing this method a few times over the past few months,
it has practically become a habit with me. Thankfully, I'm
even to the point where I don't miss that one extra bite that could've been saved for later. WHAT I eat during the course
of a day is vital for me to consider, but HOW I eat also makes
a crucial difference in controlling my calories. Luv and lyfe, yall.


kenneth