How to eat at a buffet???????

Toddrific

oooh and remember, you have to log each individual thing you eat at the buffet, if that
isn't reason enough not to overeat, I dunno what is

But as others said, soup, salad, find dishes where the majority is vegetables.

ArturoTheGrate1

A very large plate of salad..I mean a LARGE plate. I bring my own local dressing and sometimes go back for seconds.Then I dig-in but there's not much more I can eat. NO DESSERTS, ROLLS, BUTTER.
You CAN do it !!!

rbn_held

I can honestly say I never go to buffets, even before I started losing weight. They totally gross me out. To see people digging around in the same food you are eating. And they cough and sneeze and spit when they talk and then you figure that has to go somewhere (even with they have guards over the buffet table). And it kinda grosses me out to see people that go back for 3rds and 4ths and you think oh my how much food does one person need

Tennessee2019

Heading to Reno this weekend & staying at the El Dorado Casino. I will remember the advice given here - thanks.

toasterlisa

The best buffet advice I ever got (I think this was from the John Tesh Radio Show):

Before getting a plate, walk the ENTIRE length of the buffet and look at all of the offerings. This will keep you from loading up a plate, eating it, then going back to the buffet and saying "Oh, I didn't see that the first time, and I have to have it."

Of course, the rest remains the same. Start with a salad and small bowl of soup. That might even fill you up. Don't feel like you have to "eat all you can" just because it's an "all you can eat" situation.

Then, go for some lean protein and plenty of veggies. Steer away from deep-fried and heavy sauces.

And, just because you paid $10 (or $12, or $20) for the meal, doesn't mean you should try to eat your money's worth.

Best wishes on your health and wellness journey!

arabiangirl_07

Thanks so much these are some great tips that I definitely plan on using!!!!:happy:

nakabi

Just because you are at a buffet doesn't mean you have to eat off the buffet. Order off the menu and get something you know is healthy.
If you must eat from the buffet, take a photo with your phone of each plate you eat. That way you can keep track of how much you ate and what was on it. You will be surprised just how much you eat

chicky26

I just except that every now and then I can allow myself a treat and enjoy eating all that I want. I must admit though that I do make a concious effort to eat out less but I really enjoy it when I do and dont even think about the calories.

ninakir88

Last time I went to the China buffet I started out with some hot sour soup.
Then I had one plate of mushrooms, veggies, seafood, and meat products (none fried). Just a small taste of everything.
I skipped the dessert, but I did have some vanilla ice cream.
It wasn't too horribly unhealthy and tastes yummy.
Later I tried to walk it off by taking my dog on a long walk

EBFNP

Honestly, the best option is to avoid it all together..lol. However, I guess the next best thing is to have one plate of whatever you want then eat a plate of fruits or salad. Buffets can be serious diet buster..If I go to one, I would probably have to decrease my intake prior, have a crazy workout, and then go eat. Usually once I do that I have less motivation to overeat later for dinner.

Mookz0r

If you know you're going for one, the have lighter meals / snacks and ENJOY yourself. Life's too short not to. Make good choices and stop when you feel that you just about have room for one more trip (becaUse you don't).

Assuming it's a nice buffet and not a deep-fried carb-fest (in which case there'll be a problem!) then go for lots of salady starters, fish, grilled meats, seafood, fruit and... Yes, because you've been so good, have the bite-sized triple choc cake!