3. Before taking the food, observe the whole buffet. Fill your plate only after scanning the menu offered there. Take some time to review various options. Pick small bites of the best looking dishes. What looks appealing is not always delicious. Sample the food first. Once you taste something, choose the dishes that are both healthy and satisfying.

4. The best thing you can do before the meals starts is to decide how much food you intend to eat. Only then should you look at the buffet. You stomach might be much smaller than your eyes. Be realistic and reasonable when making the final decision. Then decide on the number of trips to the buffet you can permit youself. Make a plan and be disciplined enough to follow it.