I liked starting with my salad, and would eat about three-quarters of it before moving on to the other part of my meal. I noticed after this week of eating a big salad as my meal, I felt full and satisfied, but never experienced that gross, uncomfortable, too full feeling. I loved that I could sit down and enjoy a huge meal, which made me feel emotionally satisfied! Previously, when eating heavier dinners like curry and rice or a veggie burger, I'd want to eat a big portion to feel satisfied, but that often left me feeling bloated.
I often added fruit to my salad, so I found I wasn't craving anything sweet after dinner. I truly felt really satisfied, yet light, which typically inspired a family walk after dinner.