The same thing that is true for all dieters rewarding portion control applies to all types of overeating.  If it's in front of you, it's fair game.

 Give yourself some credit

Its not easy to get out of the habit of stuffing yourself and stop overeating for good.  It is the rare person, indeed, that can leave half a plate of a good meal just sitting there, to get all crusty in storage and become known by the single moniker, "leftovers."  You simply can't blame yourself for wanting to clean your plate when the eatin' is good.

 You'll simply have to be more careful about how much you make and put on that plate at a time.

 Small plates

The easiest way to accomplish this is to use smaller plates.  While some particularly fancy restaurants give you tiny portions on vast plates, most people want to see their platter covered with food.  You can either use more food or a smaller plate.  The same is true of the plates you put out to serve from as well as the plates you eat from.

 Even better, you get to go shopping for adorable little dishes, and it's for the good cause of preventing obesity.

 Vegetables as the main course

One really good way to address portion control if you're not feeling very full, especially when you first start out, is to ask yourself, "what most contributes to my overeating problems?"  Very often, the answer is what you're choosing for a main dish that contributes to obesity. 

 Make the things you usually use as side dishes your main course, and treat things like meats, fats and condiments something you take on the side.

 Making just enough

When you're trying to stop overeating, it's important to keep temptation at bay.  If there are extra helpings left over, most people find it hard to not keep filling their plate up.  Not only is it easier to put the right amount on your plate when you've made just enough, but you'll also have a much better idea of exactly how many calories are involved. 

 Obesity is very often simply a result of regularly getting just a few hundred calories too much over the course of weeks or months.

 Portion control when eating out

perhaps the hardest time to keep track of how big your portions are is when you're going out to eat.  No restaurateur wants to be accused of having portions that are too small for their largest eater, so even smaller people get enough for big men.

 Ask for small plates, if possible, and don't be afraid to share dishes between yourself and a friend.

 Other common places where it's easy to load up

There are plenty of situations where it can be very hard to control your portions.  Parties and picnics are notorious for presenting vast portions of buffet-style eats.  If you notice a large plate, try to weigh it in your hand to make sure you're not taking too much on.  Buffets are also good places to try and make sure there's some space on your plate instead of a giant mound of food.

 It's hard to stop overeating in every situation, but by applying some common sense and dieting tips to your new approach to food, you can get into a healthier habit.

 Using Self Hypnosis Recordings To Help

Self Hypnosis Recordings essentially allow you to gain control of your own compulsions and 'block' your stomach's signal to your brain to tell you carry on eating! One excellent recording devoted to this is Stop Overeating by Debbie Williams; Debbie's ten years of successful clinical experience and expertise are evident in these recordings and as such are to be highly recommended.