Trick yourself that you feel full

How to Trick Yourself into Thinking You’re Full

(Hint: Eat on a Tiny Plate)

Have you ever stared longingly at your plate after finishing dinner, feeling like it’s not the meal that’s over, but your hopes and dreams? Fear not, my fellow food enthusiasts! I’m here to tell you how you can trick yourself into thinking you’re full, all with one simple trick: eat on a tiny plate.

Yes, that’s right. The secret to fooling yourself into food satisfaction lies not in the calories or the portion size but in the power of optical illusions. Welcome to the wonderful world of Tiny Plate Psychology™.

Step 1: Pick the Smallest Plate You Own

First, you need to find the smallest plate in your kitchen. The key is to pick one so small that your sandwich hangs off the sides like it’s auditioning for the circus. If your plate could double as a saucer for a teacup, you’re on the right track. It should make any meal look like a feast.

Step 2: Plate Your Food with Precision

Now, artfully arrange your food on this microplate as though you were a contestant on a competitive cooking show. The goal is to make the food look abundant, so stack that broccoli like it’s a skyscraper and fan those five fries out like a Michelin-starred chef. Don’t be afraid to lean into the drama here.

Step 3: Pause for the “Wow” Factor

Once your meal is plated, step back and admire it. Wow, what a feast! Say this out loud if you need to convince yourself (and any nosy roommates). This step is crucial because you’re psyching yourself up for what’s about to happen. A tiny plate filled to the brim makes your brain think, I’m going to need a nap after all this food!

Step 4: Eat Slowly and Delicately (Like You’re Royalty)

Now that you’ve plated your food, it’s time to eat. And not just any kind of eating—slow, deliberate bites. Take small nibbles, because each one is precious. Pretend you’re a medieval king who only gets one meal a day and savor each morsel like you’ve just discovered the meaning of life in that mini-carrot.

If anyone interrupts your delicate chewing process, wave them away and explain that you’re having a “luxury dining experience” on your tiny plate. It’s all about the vibes.

Step 5: Trick Your Brain

Here’s where the magic happens. The science (well, science-ish) behind this trick is that when your brain sees a full plate, it assumes it’s getting enough food. It doesn’t care about plate size. So even though you’ve only eaten enough to feed a small bird, your brain will be like, “Yep, that was a full meal!”

The trick is, that you’re not actually starving. You’re full of… optimism.

Step 6: Rinse and Repeat

Still hungry after your tiny plate meal? Rinse off the plate, and repeat the process! If it worked once, why not go for round two? Just kidding—kind of. Honestly, at some point, you’ll be so tired of refilling the plate that you might forget you’re still hungry.

Bonus: Pair it with Tiny Utensils!

For maximum effect, consider eating with miniature utensils—baby spoons, cocktail forks, or anything that feels dainty. Every bite will seem monumental, and you’ll feel like you’ve just eaten a five-course meal by the time you’re done. Plus, if you have to work hard to get food into your mouth, you’ll lose the motivation to eat as much.

Conclusion: The Tiny Plate Life

Eating on a tiny plate isn’t just about fooling your stomach; it’s about living an illusion. It’s about pretending that you’re the master of your own appetite when, really, you’re just battling your brain’s desire for more snacks.

Sure, this trick might not work if you try it with pizza, but for those moments when you’re trying to cut down a bit, give it a shot. Worst case scenario, you’ll have a nice laugh—and isn’t that a satisfying feeling in itself?

So grab your smallest plate and give it a whirl. Who knew the path to fullness was paved with such tiny dishes?