According to new research, you can have your cake and eat it too. Okay, cliché’s aside, there is some truth to that statement. According to science (and you can't argue with science), you may end up eating less if you start with dessert first. According to an article on Eatthis.com, researchers found that those who chose dessert first ate fewer calories overall.
Having just gotten back from a cruise i guess i was doing it all wrong. although, on a cruise you eat everything in sight no matter the order. 2 entries, 5 appetizers, no problem. and then they roll you off the boat 7 days later.