Daily Fit Tip: Save your wrappers

When did children start getting so much darn candy for Valentine's Day? What happened to just passing your friends a little card in a little envelope? Seriously, it rivaled Halloween around here, and that's saying something. I finally threw it away today, not because my kids were bugging me for it (out of sight, out of mind), but because every time I walked through the kitchen I caught myself reaching for one of those foil covered hearts.

According to Healthbolt, a new study out of Cornell University found people ate 50% less when they could see the evidence of their binge, whether it was candy bars or chicken wings. Apparently, being able to see how much you're eating helps your brain register the amount. So the next time you find yourself poised to overeat, save your wrappers and see if you can put the brakes on that binge.