Make a plan

Before you head out the door, try these ideas:

• Have a small snack before you leave so you won't be starving when you arrive at the party.
• Socialize more than you eat.
• Work out or take a walk before you go out.
• Before you go out, decide how many drinks you will have.

A note about alcohol: Alcohol provides extra calories without any nutrients, so the calories can add up quickly depending on your drink and the amount you take in. Alcohol can also make you feel hungrier, leading you to eat more. When you drink, consider mixing alcohol with nonalcoholic drinks, such as diet soda or tonic water, to save on calories.