On most occasions when people have to go out for dinners or parties, they skip a meal or fast so that they can eat whatever they want later. They do this with the belief that skipping a meal can balance calorie consumption. What they are not aware of is that this strategy can backfire terribly. Skipping a meal makes you feel bloated and you overeat later which means you would consume more calories than usual and also feel uncomfortable. Both Diwekar and Agarwal suggest eating guilt-free and following a normal exercising routine on days you have to go out. You just have to choose wisely what you eat when you are out. As per Diwekar, have only 2 starter dishes, and 3 items from a single cuisine for your main meal. For desserts, avoid dishes that are available on regular days like ice-creams. Go for traditional sweets prepared only during the festive season.