Portion Control is my Mt. Everest

Yesterday I realized that I can preach all day about portion control and that I have to change that, but that is exactly where my problem lies - I don't know how to make myself portion control with good food! I decided to make a meal in "honor" of my dad for Father's Day since I couldn't be with him. I made BBQ chicken on the charcoal grill, slow cooked it on indirect heat and smoked them too! OMG they were delicious! That wasn't the problem. The problem is that I had a ear of corn that was also cooked on the grill, a large helping of potato salad and coleslaw, and 2 pieces of Texas toast. The only thing that makes me feel better is everywhere that I could make up calories, fat, etc I did. Lite Mayo and very very little, lite Texas toast (which by the way tastes better than the regular because you actually taste the bread), Ultra beer, etc... I just ate too much! I was soo full afterwards but it was soo good! I wish I had eaten about 1/2 of what I did and I would have still enjoyed the food. Oh well too late now.

What I also have to learn is that I can't snap my fingers and everything be perfect all the time. That my bad habits will go away just like that. I am happy that I am recognizing these things though and bringing them to my attention. I just need to remember them while I am eating. What is helpful is there have been quite a few people that have told me they know exactly what I am going through and that they were able to change. One of my friends lost 40lbs in 4 months just by portion control and exercise! WOW that is inspiring and makes me realize I can do this. I found the link (http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/portion-control/NU00267  at our local Mayo Clinic that does a pretty good job showing correct portion sizes for common foods comparing them to everyday items. It's not about always measuring out your food, it's about understanding what a portion/ serving size is and doing your best to stay within that range.