How do you feel about wasting food? Does it bother you? Have you been a member of the clean plate club for a while? Maybe even since childhood? Today I'm going to give you some background on where the clean plate idea comes from and you will be surprised--I know I was.  Then we will talk about why our portions are so distorted and what it means for you if you've decided not to overeat anymore. Hint: it means you'll be wasting some food. I'll help you deconstruct how you feel about that and give you some questions to ponder and maybe even journal about on this topic.Want the questions I pose on this episode in a handy dandy printable journal page? I knew you did! Just download that HERE! Key takeaways:Where the clean plate idea came from historically speakingHow our current portions are so much larger than before--in restaurants as well as in our own homesHow "portion distortion" is making overly large portions now look typicalHow you can think about wasting food The Hunger Scale Episode--essential skill if you are going to not overeat, and therefore be in the situation where you will waste some food occasionally.More from Well with Lisa:Schedule your free strategy session: wellwithlisa.as.meJoin the Group Coaching Program Waitlist HEREYour Go-To Meal Guide: grab it HEREInstagram:  @well_with_lisa