If you're heading to a party, food can be a central attraction—use these easy tips to stay true to your appetite and avoid overeating!
- If it's a potluck, take a salad, vegetable, or low-calorie dish you can eat
- If you know the food is going to be super rich, eat a little beforehand so you will be more in control. Eat small portions.
- Make a contract with yourself before you go deciding how much you will eat
- Station yourself away from the food at a buffet
- Drink lots of sparkling water or unsweetened iced tea
- Try to distract yourself from the food with lots of good conversation, dancing, admiring the artwork/scenery etc.
- Evaluate afterwards, not as a judgement but to help yourself succeed next time, as well!
- Enjoy