Tips to Avoid Overeating at Parties

Tips to Avoid Overeating at Parties

According to the National Institutes of Health, most Americans never lose the weight they gain during holidays, parties, and social gatherings. The pounds add up year after year, which makes social weight gain an important factor in adult obesity. While weight management may not be easy when the options for food are endless during party season, there are some tips you can use to help you avoid overindulgence.

  1. Never Arrive Hungry

Planning ahead can help you maintain discipline and avoid overeating in the face of temptation. Try to have a nutritious snack beforehand. If you do arrive hungry, then drink some water to fill up before filling your plate.

  1. Pace Yourself

Chewing more slowly will help to fill you up with less food, rather than cramming in as much as you can initially and chewing faster. In order to eat a more leisurely pace, it may be helpful to put your fork down between each bite.

  1. Limit Alcohol

Avoiding drinking too much alcohol at parties can save you from unnecessary calories.

  1. Staying Active and Walk it Off

Instead of lounging on the couch, maybe consider going for a walk with your family and burn some extra calories while you are at it.

  1. Be Selective When Choosing Sweet Treats

Limit your sweet indulgences to small portions. Some people may find it helpful to just sample a tiny bite of various sweet items, but also be careful if you are the type who cannot stop at one bite.

Oftentimes, weight gain can be unavoidable, especially with gatherings happening so frequently. If you are having trouble with managing your weight, Healthpointe now offers weight management diet counseling services throughout multiple locations in Southern California including Anaheim, Garden Grove, Corona, La Mirada, Long Beach, Ontario, and Temecula. Healthpointe offers comprehensive evaluations and treatments for all your weight management and related needs. Call Healtpointe today to find out more about our weight management and diet counseling services

 

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