We Asked a WW Dietitian How Not to Overeat (and Drink!) During Super Bowl Parties

how to stop overeating Super Bowl Sunday isn’t technically a holiday, but with millions of Americans gathering to watch the big game, it’s a day dedicated to parties and, of course, food. So if you’re on a weight loss journey or trying to eat healthy, it can be a struggle.

“The Super Bowl is a long game, making it a long eating occasion! Parties often begin before the coin toss, which means you’ve got hours of drinking (and noshing) before you even reach the half-time show,” says Jackie London, RD, registered dietitian and Head of Nutrition & Wellness at WW (formerly Weight Watchers).

But you don’t have to go overboard. We asked  how to stop overeating 

London to share her tips on how to avoid overeating before and during the game, plus her tips for how to ‘recover’ if you do overindulge. (Psst—these tips work for any party!)

Eggs/egg sandwich, peanut butter, piece of fruit, whole-grain toast, unsweetened Greek yogurt with fruit—anything high in protein but also fiber-filled. No matter what track you’re following/SmartPoints budget is for the day, don’t skip breakfast to “save points” for later, because it can back-fire. You’re hungrier later—which makes it that much harder to make decisions once you’ve knocked back a game-day cocktail (or two).

Hydrate responsibly throughout the day, not just during the event.

“You can make this easier by sipping 16 oz. (about two cups) of H2O first thing in the morning with breakfast and adding in high water-content foods (like veggies, fruit, unsweetened yogurt and veggie-based soup),” says London. “And switch up plain water with unsweetened beverages of any/all types. (Yes, coffee and tea count toward your hydration needs, too, so drink up!)”

Frozen may be healthier than fresh. Frozen fruits and veggies are picked at the peak of their season, so their quality is less likely to degrade and their nutrient levels are higher. Another plus: Frozen fruits and veggies are sometimes cheaper than their fresh counterparts.

Eat meals and snacks consistently (as you normally would) throughout the day, and consider combos that make you feel satisfied, like nuts and seeds + a piece of fruit; plain, unsweetened Greek yogurt or cottage cheese + berries; whole-grain crackers + strawberries & tahini. Says London, “The goal is to eat half of what you’d eat at a regular-sized meal so you’re not too full to try food items you love during the party, but not walking into a buffet feeling hangry.”


 

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