The 5 Point Party Plan

1) Don't go starving. Arm yourself with non-perishable snacks(like nuts or dried fruit) in your purse or car.

2) Drink a ton of water. Chase every cocktail with a glass of water.

3) Keep your hands busy. Savor a glass of wine, or take pictures; make it harder to go back to that bowl of chips.

4) Go with a plan. "I'm staying for one drink, and it's not about food."

5) Plan dinners in advance. Make sure your home is stocked with easy healthy foods (i.e. hard boiled eggs, lentil soup, veggie burgers, frozen vegetables)so you can easily cook a real meal before or after the party.