Wedded dish
A wedding is supposed to be all about love. But somewhere between the third course, the sixth toast, and that second piece of cake (come on, you’re celebrating!), you’ll start to feel like it’s all about love handles — yours, specifically.
Whether your hosts go for a traditional sit-down dinner or a trendy buffet, the key for you is smaller portions. You’ll feel like you tried a little bit of everything without feeling stuffed to the brim. Read on for our tips on what to eat. And don’t forget — wear comfortable shoes so you can burn off your dessert on the dance floor.
Cocktails
That fancy signature cocktail with sugar rim? Depending on ingredients, it could cost you anywhere from 250-500 calories! Instead, stick to light beer (each bottle has about 110 calories), wine (120 calories), a wine spritzer (half white wine, half sparkling water for half the calories), or champagne (97 calories per 5-ounce flute). A vodka and soda will also do the trick for 65 calories. A word to the wise: Tonic or another sugary mixer will add about 120 calories per drink.
Appetizers
Skip anything fried, for obvious reasons, and the cheese and meat plate (each ounce of cheese has 100 calories — and it’s hard to stop at 4 or 5 chunks). Instead, snack on crudités (avoid the creamy dressing, which packs on extra calories and saturated fat), lean protein if there’s a meat carving station, and seafood. Go for sashimi or classic shrimp cocktail (a bargain at only 125 calories for six shrimp, including a tablespoon of cocktail sauce).
Main course
When you fill out your card, choose a baked or grilled lean protein such as sirloin, fish, or chicken. See if you can ask for sauce on the side. Don’t let the presentation of those potatoes fool you — no matter how well they’re plated, they’re still 260 calories per cup, without butter or other sauce! Request a double portion of the veggies instead so you’re not tempted by the starchy side. And of course, a green salad (dressing on the side) is always fair game — giving you lots of fiber to fill you up faster. At a buffet, stick to one protein and two veggie sides. Skip the starches like pasta, rice, and potatoes, which are full of empty calories.
Dessert
Treat yourself — it is a celebration after all! If there’s a chocolate fountain, dip a few pieces of fruit, a pretzel, or a couple of marshmallows for a small treat that will satisfy your sweet tooth. For the cake people: Make sure you get a piece from the middle, where there’s less frosting, which could save you up to 150 calories compared to an end piece. On buffet tables of sweets, opt for a handful of mixed nuts, which are usually scattered amongst the baked goods. Remember to always drink coffee or tea to fill you up and keep your hands from reaching for more cookies. And if your hosts provide baked goods for the next morning on your way out, politely decline. No need to take extra calories home!
From Skinny and the City
Please contact us for any further questions
Nancy & Heather Cloward
Prudential California Realty
Direct: 949-495-2819 or 949-228-4523
Nancy@NancyCloward.com or Heather@HeatherCloward.com
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