D'you like potato crisps? Most people do. What happens when you open a packet? Eat the lot right? Even when you know they're nearly totally fat and have virtually no value as food.
Here's an idea you can try as a discipline building exercise (because it takes self-discipline to avoid foods that aren't good for you).
Get a tin of pringles or those chips they sell in a canister - not a packet where they are all broken up and different sizes.
To start with, only do this exercise AFTER you've had a meal.
Shortly after your meal open the tube and allow yourself only ONE chip then close the canister and put it away out of sight.
Each time you do this affirm you can easily choose to stop after one chip and feel good that you were able to resist eating more. Also occasionally practice choosing NOT to eat the chip and congratulate yourself for your discipline.
Gradually increase the length of time after the meal that you open the canister. Also increase the times you choose to not actually eat the chip. Take your time as you must be successful at resisting another chip or eating one at all each time you take the lid off the container.
The idea is to build your confidence in yourself to be able to exercise self-discipline over food when you choose.
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