[LynseyLikes2Lose]

My nephew asked me to come to a spaghetti feed fund raiser for the high school band tonight before his concert and I said yes. Now I need to know how many calories I should a lot for such a thing. I've never been to a spag feed. I put in all my food for the day (breakfast, morning snack, lunch, afternoon snack) and I have about 700 left if I go all the way to 1500. I like to be between 1400-1600. Should I take a way a snack so I have more or does that sound ok? I know it's probably hard knowing when you don't know the brands of food and what they are serving but a ball park idea is what I'm looking for.

[Thighs Be Gone]

I would eat lots of salad before and then just take normal portions when you go tonight. 1/2 cup pasta and 1/2 cup sauce. If it is made with red meat, I would allot 400 calories for one normal portion.

If salad will be available and you plan to eat that there, I would take my own dressing. Have fun!

[LynseyLikes2Lose]

I would ask him but, he being a boy, probably diesn't know what they are serving. LOL!

[tkm256]

I agree with TBG--you can have healthy snacks beforehand, donate to the band and not feel obligated to eat up the pot. 400 is a good ballpark estimate for a regular plate, but you can eat only half of that if you're not comfortable eating unknowns. You'll be socializing and no one will notice how much you take anyway.

[LynseyLikes2Lose]

I'll just stick with the 700 I have left and feel safe eating a small portion.