Birthday parties, cocktail parties, and receptions all have one thing in common - delicious foods that are high in calories, sugar and fat. There are alternatives! Here are a few suggestions to help you avoid temptation:
Don't go to social events feeling hungry. Eat a light meal or healthy snack before leaving home.
Focus on the people at the party, not the food. Talk to everyone you know and get to know the people you don't.
Try to feel relaxed. Don't use food as a way to calm yourself if you are rushed or nervous.
Manage portions. Serve yourself and take the appropriate amount for you.
Cut down on your contact with food. Don't stand around a buffet table or let dishes of food be placed next to your plate on the table.
At the buffet, look over everything before you make your choices. Only go through the line once - don't go back for seconds.
Choose foods that are the most likely to keep you on your personal health track such as fresh fruits and vegetables.
