Stay On Track At Parties

If you have been working to get healthier through exercise and eating well, you may be asking yourself how to stay on track at parties. Well, you wouldn't be alone, because I get asked this question a lot! The good news is that with a little preparation and knowing how to navigate your choices, you can stay on track at parties!

Stay on Track At Parties: Prep Ahead of Time

The easiest way to avoid what often are empty calories at parties (or calorie-laden option) is to preplan your day! I do two things: focus on eating healthy, filling foods throughout the day and getting in a workout.

Healthy foods. The key is to eat foods that won't leave you feeling to full or bloated, but will fill you up so you can minimize how much eat, yet still enjoy the offerings! I would start with a filling breakfast - oatmeal or scrambled eggs and toast will fill you up and offer protein, fiber and fat, which can make you feel fuller, longer. For lunch focus on leafy greens and lean proteins like a spinach salad with some tuna in it. Then while you get ready for the party, stay on track by eating a snack - and make sure that it has some protein in it. Like an apple with a little cheese or a hard boiled egg: both will help fill you up without making you feel too full. I also like to drink plenty of water throughout the day, to help flush out my system and make my skin look plump and healthy! (If you have any drinks at the party, this also will help to keep you hydrated!)