Very interesting, Jim.
I'm not terribly overweight but could definitely drop a dress size or even two. Lately have been trying to adhere to simple rules like eating only at table, not lounging in front of TV. Using smaller size plates and dishes really does work. Savoring a few bites and then asking myself if I really need the rest, as you have, seems to be key.
It's usually the first sip of Coke, the first bite of baked potato etc. that taste the best. Polishing off the entire thing just as a matter of routine must lead to hundreds of thousands of unwanted calories a year.
Thanks!