Counting calories at an event?

SophiaJane81
SophiaJane81 Posts: 40 Member
in Food and Nutrition
Hi

So I was at my nephews christening today. I am wondering how on earth do I count calories at events like that where there was a hired hall with food served buffet style. Obviously i would not bring my scales. Any suggestions?

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  • tess5036
    tess5036 Posts: 942 Member
    It's difficult, try to estimate and find closest matches in database, or estimate the amount of calories (remembering that will usually under estimate) and do it as a quick add
  • AnnPT77
    AnnPT77 Posts: 34,160 Member
    For most of us, such a thing is rare enough that an estimate will do, based either on similar dishes in the MFP database and portion guesses, or by estimating each of the ingredients . . . but don't obsess about it. Being a little off on the rare day isn't going to have much impact in the grand scheme. Log your best guess,and go on with life

    The other thing I've done occasionally - and only if circumstances permit it to be subtle and in conformity with good etiquette! - was to snap a quick photo of my plate with my phone, so I can record later. Putting my hand or a fork or something in the photo can help estimate portion size later by providing scale. But absolutely don't do it if it would be rude, of course.
  • Cbean08
    Cbean08 Posts: 1,092 Member
    I just make smart choices. By now, I have a good idea of what certain portions are of things and I make my plate according to what I know and feel comfortable with. Look for things that aren't mixed with a bunch of things. It'll be a lot easier to estimate the calories in a serving of plain chicken than it will be to guess a chicken kiev.

    Also, don't be tempted to overload your plate just because the food is free. Focus on the event and spending time with others, not with eating.

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