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Party without Panic
Here comes the Super Bowl! Here’s how to enjoy yourself, on Plan, at the Big Game — or any get-together.
Article By: Michelle Olson
A good plan can be half the battle when it comes to succeeding at weight loss. That goes double for parties, where so much is out of your control, especially food and drink that’s not so Plan-friendly. And talk about a party: It’s hard to imagine more of a PointsPlus®value blowout than the Super Bowl. Beer! (5 PointsPlus value a glass.) Nachos with cheese! (9PointsPlus value per serving.) Buffalo wings! (9 PointsPlus value for 3 little wings.) Potato skins with cheese, bacon, and sour cream (5 PointsPlus value each). More beer. But just think: If you can master the Super Bowl, you’re set to handle pretty much any party with a smile, even the next morning. Along with the strategies in your Weekly, try these tactics:
Down…. Plan ahead
Imagine success. See yourself at the party with a plateful of Plan-wise picks — fresh-cut vegetables and hummus (1 PointsPlus value per serving), popcorn (1 PointsPlus value per cup), plain shrimp and cocktail sauce (4 PointsPlus value a serving) — and maybe a splurge or two (Buffalo wings, anyone?).
Line up your eats. Ask the party thrower what’s on the menu, and then carefully consider what you’ll really want. Get ’em in your Tracker and it’ll be easier to stick to your budget.
Bring a Plan-friendly dish. Look no farther than our recipe section, including the creamy-tangy Horseradish-Bacon Dip shown here (and on the cover of the Weekly). Other favorites:Hearty Turkey Chili and Zucchini Fries.
Set…. Getting ready
Fuel up. Thinking you’ll skimp on breakfast and lunch so you can let loose at the party? Big mistake. You are much more likely to overdo it, because you’re hungry and because you might feel like you’ve “been good.”
Know the numbers. No, not the point spread for the game. Cut out the “Game Plan Cheat Sheet” in your Weekly and bring it with you for an at-a-glance list of PointsPlus values for popular party fare.
Hike! At the party
Remember your rehearsal. Stick to the foods that were on your imaginary plate. Remember how great you’ll feel tomorrow!
Focus on people. Try to socialize with each guest at the party. It makes steering clear of the food buffet a lot simpler.
Help clean up. You’ll get a little extra activity, and your host will appreciate it. (Plus, what could be less appetizing — and thus provide a helpful image to call up when needed — than half-empty beer bottles and food-smeared paper plates?)
How will you score a victory during the Super Bowl? Share your ideas in the Comments below. And read on for more ways to enjoy the party on Plan.
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