Buffet food from birthday party....

sarahavery
sarahavery Posts: 167 Member
edited September 29 in Health and Weight Loss
So tonight Im going to a birthday party for a friend and theres no doubt going to be a buffet. what on earth should i eat? i expect its going to be high cal, high carb, high fat foods :(

Help!!!!

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  • BranMuffin21
    BranMuffin21 Posts: 157 Member
    If your concerned its only unhealthy junk food, then don't eat any of it. Eat before and get a water, pop, or coffee.
  • wonnder1
    wonnder1 Posts: 460
    ONE PLATE.
    And that includes the dessert stuff. Remember portion control. Try not to eat anything that is floating. (ie. cheese sauce) Try not to eat anything shiny. (ie. grease)

    You have to live, and part of living is food. Just because it's buffet doesn't mean you have to turn into an animal at a trough.

    You'll probably still go over, that's just life sometimes. Walk to the party if you can, at least get a workout in before and/or after.
  • skynyrdchick
    skynyrdchick Posts: 68
    Whatever you do, don't deprive yourself! Instead of taking a big spoonful of something, take half. And I do agree with the 1 plate thing too. Good Luck :o)
  • jbucci1186
    jbucci1186 Posts: 440 Member
    grilled chicken, broccoli (and whatever other veggies they have), fruit... stick to unbreaded/fried meats and veggies, i'd say...
  • nickiog
    nickiog Posts: 187 Member
    load up at the salad bar for fruit/ veggies for your first plate...then you wont be as hungry so when you go to eat the " bad " foods you wont be tempted to eat as much

    thats my strategy anyways
  • LilChickPea
    LilChickPea Posts: 122 Member
    You don't want to be rude and not eat :) Definitely like everyone else said... try things, but small, small portions. Have a good time!
  • 2112540
    2112540 Posts: 71
    Maybe just eat a meal ahead of time, and then have a little dessert or something small there? leave a little space in your calories? I've had the same problem with a multitude of graduation parties and I usually eat beforehand and have fruit and water when I'm there and no one even notices!!:)
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