You start your day with a healthy breakfast, grab a salad for lunch, but by the end of the day, you're feeling tired, hungry, and ready to eat anything and everything. Before your dinner keeps you from losing the weight you want to, make sure you avoid these dinner mistakes.
Eating too much: Depriving yourself all day can lead to a dinner that's got you heading for seconds and thirds. To prevent overeating at dinnertime, make sure you are eating well and often during the day, and eat slowly during dinner so you can recognize when you're full. Put away leftovers so you aren't tempted to scoop more on your plate, and use these tricks for getting the "I'm full" signal to prevent overeating at dinnertime.
Eating too little: Dieting mistakes don't just happen when you're overloading your plate. Eating too little at dinnertime can just make you ravenous later at night — and one chocolate chip cookie binge can undo all the good work you've put in during the day. Make sure you eat a balanced, fulfilling meal that includes enough proteins, fats, and carbs to keep you full without you resorting to the packaged foods in your pantry before bed. If you eat a healthy meal and still like to wind down with a snack, then choose a healthy late-night snack option that won't break your calorie bank.
No veggies: Vegetables are a low-calorie way to sate hunger and fill your body with much-needed nutrients. But if you find your plate is filled with fewer greens and more high-carb sides, then it's time for a plate makeover. Try starting your meal with a salad to help curb hunger, and when it comes to sides, make sure the majority of your plate is filled with vegetables.
Not stopping at one glass: Whether it's juice or wine, those glasses can add up. Make sure you factor in the calories in your drinks, and don't go overboard with the refills.
My mother and I are always bickering about the best way to prepare roast chicken, and when she's decided she's grown tired of fighting, she'll simply say, "But this is how Julia does it." Those swift words silence me, and, ultimately, whatever Julia's method is, it always wins. It made me think, what is it about 
Julia's method involves flipping the chicken, so it cooks on its sides. This browns more surface area of the chicken, but the true caramelization occurs by continuously basting the chicken in an oil and butter mixture. The end result is an charming, crisp chicken that looks like it's been pulled off of a rotisserie. 
My mother admits, the slippery, hot chicken can be difficult to handle and the perfectly caramelized skin is easily ripped. To avoid this, use a large spatula to lift the chicken from the pan very carefully, then ease the chicken onto its side with a pair of tongs. 
As the chicken roasts, I add the other vegetables depending on their thickness and cook time. Carrots and radishes can take the heat but sliced bell pepper and asparagus should go nearly at the end. Serve your succulent chicken and Spring vegetables with some crusty French bread and white wine for a perfect weekend meal. 
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