I've noticed a marked change in my life, as someone who used to very consciously chew the hell out of my food, that I've gained wait, and started eating a lot more, since I stopped chewing my food very well. And it wasn't until reading your post that I realized that this is what is going on. All my friends knew I was the slowest eater, and would generally be the last to finish any meal. I haven't thought about it in a while. My recommendation is that you make it a point to chew the hell out of your food. Don't let yourself swallow unless you've made every bite of food into a liquid. Update me in two weeks. (I'm going to start doing the same!)