A recent study found that people could eat 800 less calories a day and still feel satisfied. Hard to believe? It turns out most of us eat a lot more than we are aware of. There are easy ways to begin tracking.

The key? Focus on your snacking–it’s probably where most of your calories are coming from without you being aware of it. Thats where these portion control tools come in handy:

1. Mesu bowls are beautifully designed snack bowls that let you know exactly how much you are eating. They come in measurements from half a cup to 2 cups. You can get the perfect portions everytime without the hassle of measuring. $49.95 for a set of 6.
2. Zevro’s known for their great kitchenware, and their latest innovation is perfect for snack foods. The Indispensable dispenser is a wall-mounted gadget the dispenses the exact serving size of anything from cereal to nuts to trail mix. The cost is $29.99.

I always have been one that liked gadgets. I love household gadgets while my husband loves the garage gadgets. (I think his are a lot more expensive than mine.) I don’t complain about his, and he doesn’t complain about mine…it all works out…that’s the bottom line.