Football season tailgate binges...

Why don't you consider bringing some of your own healthy versions of tailgating treats? Or offer to host and then you can be in control of the food. Or simply plan those days as calorie spike days and exercise more during the week or eat less, to make up for it?

You just need to remind yourself of what you're doing. Or accept that for during those weeks, you will simply be eating to "maintain" rather than to "lose". It comes down to how badly you want this.

You could be the girl that brings the "loofah" burger. Haha, that commercial is hilarious.

Seriously though, when I think tailgating I do think grilling.
You could bring your own chicken to grill.
Other options to grill are fruits like pineapples. Sweetness + Grilling = Win

If you are worried about "noshing" all day, bring your own sliced veggies to chomp on. You could include hummus.
Or sliced fruit for a sweet treat.

Football season is the best!

Good luck!

And let me add a Who Dey!

We're in the midst of this right now, as the only tailgating we do is for soccer games. I do try to plan ahead and save some room in my week for a couple of drinks and/or treats. We tailgate with a very organized supporters group with one guy who's been appointed "chef" for the meat all year. He matches his dish to whatever the theme of the week is, and we've had the whole list since the beginning of the season. I go off of that list to try to balance out our contributions. Smoked pork loin or grilled chicken? Yeah, we'll bring chips, cookies, or some other "splurge" item. Hot dogs and brats, we're bringing a big tray of fresh fruits or veggies. Since I know I'm likely to graze throughout the party, I try to make my actual plate as light as possible....I'll stand around and snack just as much if I've eaten a full meal's worth on the first pass as I will if I've just had a few bites. I also bring plenty of water every time, so I'm not drawn to drink way too many calories.

That said, I don't worry a whole lot about it if I end up snacking on more treats than I budget for, as game days mean 90+ minutes on our feet bouncing around for chants, cheers, and songs plus often an informal soccer game at the tailgate.

My buffalo celery sticks always get eaten. Stuff celery with light cream cheese and sprinkle with wing sauce and ranch seasoning.

We have done shredded chicken nachos for parties. Just put a bag or frozen chicken breast in a crock pot with a can of tomatillos. Serve with lots of toppings.

Better homs and gardens has a great 8 layer Mexican dip recipe (should come up if you search)I like it because you can make it ahead and it is pretty healthy. You could even serve it with rice and meat as a bowl meals. I recommend bushes seasoned refried black beans.

Tabbouleh and grilled falafels are strangely popular, even with people who aren't trying to eat healthy. Tabbouleh is really easy and can be make ahead. It would also be okay sitting on a table for awhile at a tailgate.

Boudin stuffed peppers. Just open up the sausage and put it in pepers. Top with barbecue sauce and bake, grill, or crock pot. Probably not the healthiest, but really good.