To lose weight, your body needs to burn more calories than you consume.  Here are 5 simple tips you can do to lower your calorie intake without drastically changing your diet.  

Do not multi-task while eating.  This preoccupies your mind and inspires people to eat beyond the point where they are full.  When you focus on your meal, it will increase your enjoyment of the food and you will become more aware of your body’s hunger signals.  In many cases, people eat according to a schedule rather than need.

Many people believe that low fat foods are safe to eat since they are low in fat, but many low fat foods preserve its taste with high sugar content.  This is especially harmful when people consume the product multiple times because of its low fat content. 

People tend to eat whatever is in front of them; therefore, the larger the serving the greater risk for overeating.  To combat this, try using smaller dishes and going back for second servings.  In many cases, you will be satisfied with your first serving and you will not go back for more. 

Do not tempt yourself with snacks.  It is okay to have snacks in the cupboard, but having snacks lying around the house can trigger the desire to snack even when you’re not hungry.

Similar to using smaller plates, studies show that a tall and thin glass reduces the amount of liquid you will consume.  Short and wide glasses appear less full and inspire people to pour more liquid than normal.