We sometimes overeat without remembering what we previously ate.  Avoid amnesia eating by following these strategies to help you identify and remember situations where you consumed excess calories and how to avoid them.

1.  Avoid placing entrée, starches, and high fat foods in the kitchen and in plain sight.  Keeping them on the table allows people to linger over conversation while munching absent mindedly.  Put plain vegetables, salads or fruits for a healthier option. Also keep snacks out of sight.

2.  Use smaller plates and tall, skinny glasses to cut down on the amount and portion of food and beverage you pile up on your plates and glasses.

3.  Prolong your meal by taking part in conversations during meal times.  Joining in the family conversations during meal times can help you eat less.

4.  Instead of munching on chips, keep yourself full until mealtime comes by eating carrot and celery sticks.  Also drink lots of water to make yourself feel full.

5.  Don’t miss meals.  Skipping meals will make you hungry at night.

6.  Ease the stress by doing yoga instead of munching on junk food. You could also call a friend or a relative, read a book, take a walk or pet your dog to decrease the stress and depression your feeling.

7.  Brush your teeth after dinner to send a signal to your brain that eating time is officially over.