Impending office party. Help!

i_can

Later this afternoon, my department is having a pot-luck dinner party. I'm bringing something fairly healthy, but I know others aren't. How can I keep within my calorie limits and at the same time not seem rude? I've limited my breakfast and lunch, so I have a bit more wiggle-room than usual for dinner, but I'm still not really sure how I should do this. Help/suggestions anyone?

catherine1979

Small portions and lots of water! Stay away from anything obviously fried or with thick, heavy sauces. Good luck!

crystaltrejo

sample things you are interested in versus taking a while portion, you know what you can have and what you can't, also drink 2 glasses of water right before the potluck so you feel full and won't be as tempted.

superwmn

Here's how I enjoy dining out/social functions/parties yet ensure I did not over eat:

Ideally we would all just make amazing choices, listen to our bodies (i.e.: eat when we're hungry and stop when we're full), but in social situations this common sense stuff can frequently fly out the window. In order to set myself up for success, I do a few things:

- Spoil my appetite: I never enter a social situation hungry. I do not save calories for these events. I eat before I go and arrive at the event full. This way I can make rational decisions about what to taste/sample. Even if I plan on eating a full meal at a restaurant, I STILL spoil my appetite. Arriving full saves me hundreds (if not thousands) of calories.

- I wear clothing that does not allow room for a huge meal/over eating: The belt-over-everything trend has been my friend. I always wear a fitted belt around my waist over button downs, sweaters, cardigans, whatever. Wear those skinny jeans. Wear that fitted dress. Whatever I chose, it's my goal to make it fit comfortably ALL. NIGHT. It's really hard to stuff myself full of food when my outfit does not allow for much expansion of the belly. There's a reason people undo their pants after a big meal. I won't be that girl.

I also skip the bread basket and other items that aren't 'special' or don't excite me. Start with a cup broth based soup to fill me up. Half of my entree goes in a 'to go' container as soon as it arrives at the table. If dessert is ordered, I have a bite or two. I also keep the black, decaf coffee coming. I pick and choose which items mean the most to me (do I want birthday cake or do I want hors d'oeuvres, for example) and pick my pleasure.

These tactics have worked for me for the past year

YOU CAN DO IT!!!

Charmagne

RoadDog

Food is the least of your problems.

Stay out of the supply closet with the Mail Room Boy!!!

Don't drink to0 much and then discuss your last review with your boss.

emilysebastian

If it's there, try to get early to the veggie or fruit tray--everybody eats those, so surely you won't be seen as rude for taking part in something everyone else is eating.

I would also consider that you are not being rude to not eat other people's food--you are simply doing what you think is best for you! Anyone's whose opinion you truly value will understand and support you :happy:

crazymama2two

Food is the least of your problems.

Stay out of the supply closet with the Mail Room Boy!!!

Don't drink to0 much and then discuss your last review with your boss.

BUAHAHAHAHAHh randomness..i LOVE IT!!!

JillyBean819

Just get tiny portions of everything and don't go overboard. Avoid the deep-fried & greasy foods.

If someone asks you if you enjoyed the 'double-fried chicken wings dipped in caramel and chocolate' (that you purposely avoided) just smile, lie, and say that they were "yummy". Lol