Eat smaller meals more often throughout the day. Eat when you're hungry and stop when you're not. It takes the stomach time to tell the brain it's full. If you rush into eating, your body may be full long before you realize you've had too much. Drink at least eight glasses of water each day.
Water helps metabolize fat, decrease appetite and prevent dehydration.
To better understand your eating habits, write down what you eat and when you eat it. Become aware of your eating triggers and try to eliminate them. Avoid buying foods that you shouldn't eat. If you want to treat visitors to sweets, buy them when company arrives and send leftovers home with them.