Stopping when your full. PLEASE HELP

There are some good books on this. I like Mindful Eating. Basically, pay attention. Slow down. Eat at the table. No tv, no computer. Think about your food as you eat it. How it tastes, looks, feels in your mouth, where it came from, what's in it... whatever you can think of. You body's hunger/fullness signal is like a tiny voice on a faraway radio station. When you get used to listening for it, it gets much easier. We get used to tuning it out.

It is going to have to a conscious effort on your part.

But you can do some things to help yourself, like only taking 1 serving of the food and making sure you log it before you eat it. If you sit down and eat out of a box of crackers you will eat far more then if you were to take out your snack and put it on a plate, then put the box away before eating.

I've also heard that if you put your knife/fork down between each bite of food it will make you decide if you really want another bite or not. It slows down your meal, and makes you think about what you are doing.

I have the same problem. I'm pretty sure someone else has some tips that can help us both. Sometimes I just physically push away the food when I realize that I'm a little full, and put it in a cabinet or in the fridge (depending on what it is). It has to be out of my sight. I can't just rely on will power.

And remember, if you eat less, your stomach becomes accustomed to feeling comfortable with less food.

Definitely a conscious effort, but there are a few other things you can do. First, slow down. I can make a 6 ounce container of greek yogurt last for 20 minutes. I truly savor every bite, and it gives my stomach and brain a chance to communicate with each other. Second, when you know you are full, put the plate away, walk away from the food, and drink water. Those are the two things that have helped me the most.

Back a few years ago when I first started to get healthy the going dogma was to eat smaller meals throughout the day to keep your metabolism active and level.

I tried it, and it works for me.

The "science" has since been debunked, but I find when I'm eating on a schedule I'm never really hungry, and likewise, I'm never miserably full.

I'm sure I can eat a lot more than you, but I eat about 400 calories every 2-3 hours that I am awake.

Only make what you're going to eat. Can't eat 16 ounces of pasta if you only cooked two ounces.

I don't know if this will help you but what really helps me is taking my time over my food and I drink plenty of water with my Food also. I think its take about 10 mins for you body to tell you that you are full so its important to not rush your food. I mean ever had that thing where you chow down then you go sit on sofa and 10 mins later you feel bloated as hell? I know I have lol

Another thing you may want to try if you dont like the small portions you have to eat on the 4-6 small meals a day method is try Intermittent Fasting (I have been doing it for two week and I love it). Basically, with this I fast for 16 hours and then use the remaining 8 hours as my eating window. So for me its like this I eat between 12.30 and 20.30pm and rest of the time I fast. I like it because this means I can actually eat a meal that is a decent size that leaves me fulfilled.

I followed this program if you want to take a look www.leangains.com

This guy on youtube has lots of info on it in his vids too as hes been doing it for a bit now.
http://www.youtube.com/user/lowcarbcory?feature=watch

Eat VERY, VERY SLOW! And have a nice big glass or water before you eat! Put your fork down in between each bite, don't take big bites.. and chew for 30 ish sec's. You have to give your tummy time to tell your brain, to tell you to stop. Eating slow helps you to realize, 'OH, Full!' =p If you eat fast, you don't stop. Slow it down I had to try this.. it worked.
Good luck!

I have this problem too. Have you ever heard of the comedian Louis C.K.? (nsfw, btw) he says, "The meal isn't over when I'm full, the meal is over when I hate myself." I sadly eat that way too. I'm full, but still thinking, 'what's next?'

this helps so much! i have this same problem!

Yes there are so many things I could keep eating and eating! I eat out of boredom in front of the TV so sometimes I don't even notice when I'm full! Use smaller plates, smaller portions. If you're really still hungry after your portion you can always go back and get more...but if you use a big plate and a big portion you'll just eat it all regardless of whether you're hungry or not. Also, wait 15 or so minutes after your meal to get seconds because sometimes you won't feel full right away. Really listen to your body.