My solution to avoid speed /overeating at dinner

Mimigurken

Here's my problem: My food diary looks great in food choices and potion sizes until dinner hits. I cook for 5 and when I sit down I eat so fast I don't even have a chance to listen to my body. As I understand it there is an enzyme that form while chewing helping you with the feeling of fullness. I on the other hand eat so fast I feel like I could eat more but my tummy hurts, so I eat more. I always have a healthy big side dish but while I am gulping it all down it doesn't help.

I thought it would be rude to eat before we're all sitting down but here's my solution and it has helped so far:

I made big skillet full with yellow squash, zucchini (usually tomato) and mushrooms. All veggies I like. I add some Sabra Greek yogurt dip (35 cals for 2 TBSP and very low on carbs) for creaminess and eat 1 cup of that while cooking. I have it in the fridge all week and don't have to cook it extra. I just get it out while cooking and eat. By the time we all sit down to eat my body is already getting ready to tell me it's full. I eat a sensible portion of our dinner and call it good. My other pre-dinner meal is cucumber salad.
That a big glass of water has really helped me

spngebobmyhero

That is a good idea! I read once to put down your fork between bites so that you aren't just ready for the next bite, you are concentrating on the one you are chewing.

Stampinda

Great idea!

smlamb33

That is a great idea! I understand how you feel about eating in a hurry and having to cook for others. How do you make the cucumber salad? Would love to have a great cucumber salad recipe. Thanks!

MamaDee2

I read one time to eat with the opposite hand so if you are right handed use your left, that way you eat slower.

Mimigurken

my Cuke salad:

2 big cucumbers
a little olive oil (1 tsp) NOT TBSP and vinegar, salt, pepper and a little Sabra Greek yogurt dip for creaminess

smlamb33

YUM! Thanks for adding the recipe! It looks delicious!! Can't wait to try it out!