When people eat more than their body requires then the body turns the excess food into fat, which is stored within the body. When you eat smaller meals, you usually consume less calories and help your metabolism to work at a faster rate. Additionally, there is usually less bloating that occurs within the area of the stomach. There are different ways to reduce the amount that you eat in a sitting. One of the ways includes drinking a glass of water before eating. Other ways involve using a smaller plate, as well as placing smaller portions to your plate. Before you go for another serving, wait 20 minutes for the food to settle to make sure that you are actually hungry.