All of this suggested planning seems unnatural and time consuming at first, but honestly, once the wellness foundation is firmly in place, wellness choices become the default. I have overeaten many times after the party or event is over, especially if I ate too little due to limited healthy choices. It is important to my Maintenance to have a wellness plan that is delicious, satisfying, and doable for life; it's usually a relief to get right back to it.

I have my own version of this. I don't need a plan for the event because I am usually hosting it and I am so busy I typically eat nothing the whole day of the party. But the next day I am exhausted and leftovers are so easy, but never satisfying because it is not my typical food, and I end up in a cycle of eating over and over trying to feel better. I definitely need an after the party's over plan.

I don't do leftovers I either give everything away or throw it out. Thankfully we don't do parties for ourselves but help others and leave the food alone