Mother's Day is notorious for buffet meals...What, do they think we starve all year and wait for this one day to gorge ourselves?
This morning I get this email and being the Buffet fan that I am, I had to see if I could follow the tips, and survive!
Buffet Survival Tips!
The buffet — it is many dieters' greatest challenge! Learn how to enjoy a spread without overeating with these inside tips from the American Institute for Cancer Research:
Be aware: Studies have shown that the more food that's available, the more people eat! Consciously resist the urge to "take advantage" of the food surplus!
Check portions: It's easy to lose sight of portion control at a buffet. Pay extra attention to how much you're putting on your plate!
Watch your mindset: Be on the lookout for the impulse to "eat your money's worth." Excess calories and fat are not value for your money!
Don't clean your plate: Remind yourself that it's OK not to eat everything you take.
Tune into your hunger: Aim to stop eating when you feel satisfied, not when you couldn't possibly eat another bite. Don't wait until you're stuffed to stop!
Plan ahead: Stroll down the entire buffet line so you can see what's available. That way you won't already have a full plate when you get to what you really want.
Use the two-thirds rule: Fill at least two-thirds of your plate with low-calorie choices like melon cubes or fresh vegetables.
Push the plate aside: When you're done, push your plate aside so you aren't tempted to pick at what's left!
Remember who is in control: You are in charge of your choices, not the buffet!
Here's my buffet survival tip! Wear FAT clothes!
HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY!
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Trying to take all the fun out of it, huh?
Ramble...it's not me, it's that darn American Cancer Research! :) I love a good buffet, but have to remember to wear stretchy clothing otherwise I wouldn't survive the long lines or for that matter, the ride home!
I just avoid the salad bar and the starchy stuff, except for dessert. Some things are worth wasting carbs on!
Ramble...yeah, the salads always fill me up first! Go for the good stuff first and save the rabbit food for the amatuers...unless they are serving Bloody Mary's with lots of celery! That's my kind of "salad bar."
I figure if I am going to a buffet, I am going to enjoy it... fat clothes it is! You crack me up! My husband on the other hand seems to be an endless pit and only have to tighten his belt buckle... why IS that? Ugh! Itll catch up to him... I hope... Well, I actually hope not.
Becs...it must be a guy thing! Mr. W. will come home and raid the fridge like he didn't get enough to eat! Tighten the belt buckle? Oh my! I can't even imagine that...makes my waistline hurt thinking about it! Give me some elastic quick!
Give me a waistless outfit.
I know, I have no commenters on Syesha. I am just devastated. Thank Goodness for you. I do know that a few of my regulars have busy weekends this weekend, but still...
So are you going to do a Syesha promo for me on your blog on Tuesday morning? Or Monday night even? And have your dialing/voting finger ready?
becs...moo moo's are perfect dining attire! Hence the word "moo" is so fitting at a all you can shove in your mouth type establishment!
I'll see what I can come up with for you on the Syesha promo...but you are so much more creative than me when it comes to American Idol. I'll work on it though~
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