Daily Challenge

Eat only three-quarters of your largest meal today, and save the rest for tomorrow.

How to do it:

When you eat your largest meal of the day, stop when you've finished three-quarters' worth of the food. Then put the rest away for tomorrow. If you're eating in a restaurant, ask your server to put the last quarter in a to-go container as soon as you're finished. This will keep you from mindlessly finishing the rest of the food.

Why it matters:

Most of us tend to eat everything that's put in front of us. That means the more food on our plates, the more we'll eat, regardless of how hungry we actually feel! By controlling the portion size of your meal, you'll eat more mindfully, take in fewer calories, and likely still feel satisfied. Plus, you'll have some tasty food to look forward to tomorrow.

Let us know if you tried it.

Fun Fact:
A "regular"-sized restaurant soda grew from six ounces in 1916 to 21 ounces in 1996.