Collison also suggests that alternating water or seltzer with alcohol is a good way to avoid overdoing it and will also cut down on calories. It's important to remember also that light beer is a better choice than regular beer and that five ounces of wine is equivalent to 12 ounces of beer. There are lots of tricks to let you enjoy the marvelous repasts set before you. Have the bread, but skip the butter. Eat your favorites first, but sparingly.
Turkey is fine, but skip the skin.
Make a few adjustments. It makes a big difference in calories and is barely noticeable in the taste. Keep your back to the buffet table. If you don't see it, you won't want it. It really works.