Only Eat Homemade Appetizers
From the Tips to Lose Weight and Keep it Off for Good series.
My friends are always giving me something good to think about. I’m remembering a story one of them told me about a time when she was entertaining guests from Russia. She informed them that dinner was to be “All American”. I’m sure they were expecting apple pie, maybe hot dogs and Boston Baked beans and a nice Napa Valley wine. Wow, did they receive a huge surprise when she brought in a tray of crackers and canned “squirt-on” cheese food”!
Did you know that 20% or more of our calories can be consumed before dinner? With all of the nuts, crackers, cheese, dip and chips, even the dip for the veggie plate appetizers can be our downfall.
I have found that I can consume or graze the appetizers and feel as full as if I ate a full dinner. In fact I have used hors d’oeuvres AS my dinner before. But when at someone’s home, social event or at a company dinner, you can’t not eat the dinner too, even if you did eat way too many canapés. I certainly don’t want the host and or hostess to think that I don’t like their cooking (or catering).
So I happened on this solution, only eat what is homemade (and just a sampling) or fresh veggies and fruits- without the dips. It’s such a simple solution and then I can leave room for dinner, AND be able to tell the hostess or host honestly that their pinwheels or wontons were the best thing that I have eaten all night.
The added benefit that I get is: I am not waddling into dinner looking like a Thanksgiving turkey! Another benefit is that I’m not suffering all night from eating too much and I might still fit into those snug (but fitting) jeans tomorrow.
Try this method of keeping the extra pounds off during the busy year. It works for every occasion. I think you’ll find that dinner tastes all the better when you’re not stuffed before you even get to the table.
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