Canapes Buffet?

MariliaPa
MariliaPa Posts: 42 Member
in Health and Weight Loss
Hey guys,
So I'm attending networking event I really want to go to tomorrow but there will be a bufffet of capanes- I live in the UK so I'm guessing lots of sandwiches and breads/pastries,
Any advice on hiw to deal with the temptation and not overeat?
Thanks
M

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  • pinggolfer96
    pinggolfer96 Posts: 2,248 Member
    Willpower. Also don't arrive hungry. Eat something before like a small snack to avoid any strong urges
  • ahoy_m8
    ahoy_m8 Posts: 3,053 Member
    Hi. Is it the networking and socializing you are looking forward to or the canapés ? If it were me, I would eat before I go so I'm not hungry, enjoy a glass of wine (or sparkling water) and not worry about the canapés. I don't care for them, generally, and I rather dislike trying to make a meal out of cocktail food. I might take a little something if it looks exquisite, but realistically, that's seldom the case. If you absolutely love canapés, an altogether different approach is in order.
  • Liftng4Lis
    Liftng4Lis Posts: 15,151 Member
    Use moderation, be conscientious and have a great time.
  • middlehaitch
    middlehaitch Posts: 8,486 Member
    Eat a snack before you go.
    Alternate sparkling water and wine.
    Only have irresistible canapés.
    Curled ham sandwiches can be passed over, grilled prawn, mini cheesecake- eat, that would be my preference. You do yours.

    Cheers, h.
  • auddii
    auddii Posts: 15,357 Member
    Liftng4Lis wrote: »
    Use moderation, be conscientious and have a great time.

    This. And if you think it's going to be carb/fat heavy, try eating a protein filled snack before heading out to keep you feeling more full and it will help you hit your macro goals for the day.
  • MariliaPa
    MariliaPa Posts: 42 Member
    Thanks guys for the help- much appreciated! I've prepared my meals for the day and I've packed some snacks to help keep me full like you suggested!
    I guess I should focus on having a good time and the networking aspect of it rather than the canapes moving around.
    thank you
  • Clarewho
    Clarewho Posts: 494 Member
    If I was networking I wouldn't want to be doing so with a mouthful of pastry/bread :lol: so yeah I'd eat first and just have a drink that was easy to log. If you're moving around the room chatting with different people, no-one will know whether you've eaten or not, and it's unlikely anyone will call you on it anyway.
  • KrisiAnnH
    KrisiAnnH Posts: 352 Member
    I find buffets/canapes a nightmare! It's so easy to lose track of what you're eating and how much, but at the same time, don't worry so much that you cant enjoy yourself! Maybe set a few calories spare so that you can enjoy and have a few? Something I do when at events/parties with buffet style food is to get one plate and then leave it at that. Rather than getting bits and pieces and snacking my way through the table, I just portion out what I want onto a plate and once it's gone that's it. This may be harder for you if it's canapes as I'm sure they probably wouldn't appreciate you taking the whole tray in the name of 'control' ;) but may be something to bare in mind in other similar situations! :)

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