I would suggest you find something to distract you while you eat. In other words, take the focus off the food. Maybe you can read a newspaper or magazine or surf the internet. Whatever it is, it needs to be something interactive, not a passive activity like watching TV. You'll eat more slowly and, while you may not eat 'till you're full, you will feel more satisfied, which is really the point.
Case in point: since I've had my son (13 mos old), my meals tend to be both smaller and more satisfying anytime we eat together (dinner every day and breakfast on weekends). The reason is that he has to eat, too, and can't quite feed himself yet, so I wind up doing most of it. My wife helps, too, but she cares for him all day long, so I pitch in more while I'm there. Anyway, it slows my eating down and I'm more satisfied. In your case, I certainly wouldn't recommend having a child if you're not ready, but find something interactive to do while you're having your meals.
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