I agree with all the others when they say to drink water before your meal. It will make you feel fuller so you don't just dive in and eat a whole lot. I also have smaller plates that I use for my kids and I try and use those plates when I dish up so that I know I am not getting too much food on my plate to start out. Once I finish that plate--which usually takes me a little while because I am still trying to tend to my children--I see if I am still hungry. If I am, I do get more food, but still on that little plate. I have felt so much better eating in this pattern than just dishing up a ton of food for starters.