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Don't Reuse Dishes
New Plate or Glass

By Mark Stibich, Ph.D., About.com

Updated: March 01, 2007

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If you refill your plate or glass, you will not have as good a sense about how much you are eating and drinking. Each time you add food, use a new plate or glass and leave the old one on the table. You may be surprised how much soda you drink during a meal and how many times you spoon out a little bit more rice. Hand wash all your dishes to burn some extra calories.

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