SURVIVING HOLIDAY PARTIES

We love to hear different people's strategies for keeping calorie consumption low at parties and gatherings. What works for one person, may not work for someone else, but by sharing strategies we can all learn from each other. Even picking up one new tip that works for you can make a big difference.

For example, a strategy that works well for Narina is to save 200 calories per day during the week so that she has some wiggle room on the weekend to indulge in something yummy being served at a party.

For Elaine, that strategy backfires because she needs to feel satisfied with her food intake everyday. Otherwise, she'll go overboard the next day. What works well for Elaine is eating good, healthy satisfying food throughout the day, and even having a good carb + protein snack before going out. That way, she'll feel satisfied & will be much less likely to give in to temptation when surrounded by all kinds of delicious-looking food.

Here's another fun strategy Elaine discovered on Halloween: She dressed up like a witch and wore very red lipstick. (Most of you know Elaine is not used to wearing much makeup!) There was a bunch of great food at the party, but she didn't want to ruin that lipstick so she didn't eat any of it! Later, she read that exact tip in Fitness Magazine: "Wear a bold color lipstick to discourage you from eating at a party."

Tell us what you do to stay on track with your eating habits when you go out to parties or events.