Your Quick Guide to Staying on Track at Chanukah Parties

• Chanukah parties are at night, so there’s no reason to go off track during the day.
• Right before the party, drink 2 full cups of water to stave off hunger.
• If the party is late, consider eating dinner at home and having fruits and veggies at the party. 
• If it’s a buffet, stick to the “one plate rule,” where half your plate is filled with vegetables and the other half can be anything you want that’s on your plan.
• Stay busy! Hold a glass of diet soda or seltzer, chew gum, have some sucking candy, get up to distract yourself, talk to those around you, and help serve and clear.
• Allow yourself ONE donut!
• Donuts do not replace snacks.
• Don’t go to parties hungry!
• Think about the different parties you will attend and pace yourself accordingly. 
• Once you have eaten, throw out your plate and move away from the food.

Remember, the goal over the holiday is just to stay the same. 

We don’t expect you to lose; just try not to gain.

Finally, a friendly reminder:

There are donuts available all year, so don’t worry about missing out!