Buffets Don't Have to Be a Diet Destroyer

I just returned from gorgeous Playa Del Carmen, Mexico. Staying at an all inclusive resort screams one thing to me - All the food you can eat! Being faced with buffets for most of your meals can be stressful for a vacationer that has been on a fitness agenda or is trying to keep weight off.

Here Are Five Ways to Lose Weight at Buffets

Food And Dessert

1. Search for the Buffet Before you Make Choices.

My first concentrate of buffet dinners were a disaster. I managed to eat two plates plus dessert. Yikes! After realizing I could not continue like that for a week I started to take my time to look at all first. Doing this allowed me to make great choices. Instead of grabbing two rice dishes because I liked the second one great than the first, I only chose the best one. It nothing else but made a difference.

2. Take the Small Plate.

Taking a small plate (even when you are not at a buffet) is a good method to "trick" yourself that you are eating more than you nothing else but are.

3. Fill up on Fruits and Veggies.

The good thing about a buffet is there are a lot of fruits and veggies that you may not have the time to prepare for yourself at home. With all of the variety it's an easy (and delicious) way to eat salutary and feel full.

4. Avoid Battered, Fried and Creamed food.

As a normal rule if you avoid these foods you should be okay. It's a real diet killer. Even if you eat more than usual but skip these artery cloggers, you won't have much to worry about.

5. Go Easy on dessert and Alcohol.

It's tempting to want to try a lot of dessert but don't go for cafeteria sized portions. A exiguous sliver of cake here and there is okay, two big pieces plus ice cream is not! As far as alcohol goes, if you know you will be drinking at night or the beach the next day, get a tea instead or water.

I nothing else but lost a pound or two this vacation because I ate smaller meals and loaded up on fresh fruit and veggies. I feel great!

Buffets Don't Have to Be a Diet Destroyer