How to Avoid Overeating at a Church Pot-Luck Dinner

Most churches are famous for their pot-luck dinners. This is a time for all the cooks to bring out their best recipes to wow everyone with their cooking skills. With so many choices, it is hard to stop eating when the stomach says, "Whoa!" Here are some steps to help you enjoy your favorite foods and the rest of the evening without feeling stuffed.

Instructions

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

1. Drink a glass of water before, during and after your meal. This will help fill your stomach and help avoid overeating.
2. Eat regular meals throughout the day. This will help you balance your eating choices at the pot-luck dinner.
3. Choose the healthy options first. Try to fill up on salads, fruits and lean meats before sampling the array of desserts.
4. Sit down while you eat. Standing around the food table is a sure fire way to lose track of how much you have consumed.
5. Bring a healthy option to share at the pot-luck.
6. Talk to the people around you. Focus on enjoying conversation instead of consuming your food. This is a great time to develop lasting friendships and encourage one another in your faith.

Tips & Warnings

• You do not have to eat everything on your plate. It is not a sin to throw away food you cannot finish eating. Gluttony, however, is a sin.