Whether you're trying to lose weight, or simply maintain your current weight, Easter can present a particular challenge. With all of the tempting and fattening foods being passed around, it can prove a challenge to keep eating healthily at a party. These simple tips will help you stick to your eating plan at a party.
1. Focus on the people, not the food. Remember that parties and social functions are meant to be times to get together with friends and family. Recognize that you’re not just there for the food.
2. Prepare so you don’t arrive at a party on an empty stomach. Have a light, healthy snack shortly before leaving for the party. Choose protein rich foods, such as low-fat yogurt or cottage cheese, as the protein will stick with you and help you full longer. Alternatively, eat a small green salad as the fibber will also fill you up. By taking the edge off your hunger, you can approach the buffet table with control and be less likely to make impulsive choices at the party.
3. Eat slowly. It takes our body about 20 minutes to realize that we are full. Also, the more slowly you eat, the less food you'll eat as opposed to eating fast in the same amount of time.
4. Drink responsibly. Consider sparkling mineral water or non-alcoholic drinks, such as a "virgin Mary." If you decide to drink alcohol, choose white or red wine, rather than champagne or hard liquor. Intersperse all alcoholic drinks with water, and you can even use sparkling water added to water down alcohol.
5. Stay active at a party. Mingle, dance and do what you can to stay active (and as far away from the buffet table as possible). Keep your metabolism up by staying active and including lots of healthy exercise at a party.
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