9 Simple Tricks to Eat Less

This is from an article I read from Spark People this morning.
1. Enjoy every bite. Work on a meal last at least 20 minutes. Taste and enjoy each bite and chew thoroughly.
2. Use smaller plates, cups and bowls.
3. Preportion your meals. Don't eat from the chip bag. Put a portion in a bowl and put the bag away.
4. Know your pitfalls. Make a list of your food weaknesses and the places you encounter them. Come up with solutions to avoid those encounters, like not venturing down the snack food aisle in the grocery store or choosing a different route to bypass the co-worker who always offers free doughnuts. Stick with your plan of avoidance until you build up the strength to face that food without giving up your control.
5. Keep a food journal.
6. Use the proper plate method. 1/2 of your plate is veggies, 1/4 lean protein, 1/4 whole grain
7. Pack in the protein. Stick to lean sources of protein: Beans, hummus, egg whites, lean meats, and low-fat dairy products (cottage cheese, yogurt, cheese, and milk) can all give you muscle-building proteins without added fat.
8. Doggy bag it. Take your good intentions one step further. Ask your server to pack up half of your meal before it hits the table. That way, you'll stop when you're halfway done and still have leftovers for tomorrow. It works because it's a clear "stop sign" in your meal (like #3 above) and most people aren't likely to dig into their doggy bag or take-out box before leaving the restaurant.
9. Eat breakfast.

I really liked this article and I need to implement a couple of these points. I like the proper plate method and knowing my pitfalls. Later I'm going to make a list of my pitfalls and how to avoid them.