Arrange your food so that you open your fridge and pantry to spot the healthy fare first, says Dr. Wansink. Give the produce pride of place, stash the “splurge” food in the back, and disguise that leftover cake in foil. By displaying a diorama of smart choices, we’ll be happily munching way before we hack out a path to those Cheetos. Out of sight, out of mind.

Take the Small Plate Challenge at SmallPlateMovement.org and switch from 12” plates to 10” plates for one month. Studies show your portions will appear heartier—and you’ll dish out 22 percent fewer calories. Other ways to make healthy portions look super-generous:

• Drink out of tall, skinny glasses—not short, squat ones
• Break down that jumbo box or bag into one-serving Ziplocs or Tupperware
• Enjoy that scoop of ice cream with the smallest spoon you can find

Do you find yourself locked in a staring match with the candy dish on your desk? Even if you have the willpower to resist the first sixty times, one decision per minute means you’ll cave after an hour. The solution, says Dr. Wansink, is to move the candy dish six feet away. “That brief walk gives you enough time to say, ‘Wait a sec—do I really want this?

Who wouldn’t get excited over a night off from cooking? Decisions abound at restaurants; going way beyond what you order: Will you clean your plate, taste your friend’s food, nibble from the bread-basket? Adopt the restaurant rule of two: order the entrée you really want—and pick any two from this list:

• Appetizer
• Dessert
• Wine or cocktail
• Bread

This way, you’ll leave satisfied—not starving or uncomfortably stuffed.

Today you’re grabbing food at Subway instead of McDonald’s. But that decision alone doesn’t let you off the hook. Recently, Dr. Wansink let people order either a Big Mac or a 12-inch Italian sandwich from Subway. Those opting for Subway were more likely to add a large soda and cookies—even though the sandwich had more calories than the burger. Keep the health halo in mind, and you’re less likely to overeat at any meal—no matter where it’s served.