There are several ways to ward-off the temptation to binge. While certain diet recommendations may seem unorthodox, they have been found to be true. Use these tips to fend off, a dieting trauma.

Snack up at 3 PM. What you eat at three o’clock in the afternoon can save you the merely 400 calories later. Regardless of how hungry you are not during the midday, make sure you snack up on a nutritionally packed treat between 150 and 170 calories (wheat crackers and low fat peanut butter, a slice of cheese, an apple, et cetera).

Lug a knife. If you must eat at a fast food restaurant, make sure you have a knife on hand to cut your sandwich in half. You can also, skim off any extra mayonnaise, excess cream cheese or whatever calorie bearing condiment is slathered on the bread. Lugging a plastic or regular steak knife means that you can literally shave of your caloric intake.

Guzzle up on the fluids. Parties are weak spots for everyone. The easiest way to keep food out of your mouth is by keeping a cold one in your hand and avoiding the temptation table. As far as your beverage choice, try water, diet sodas with rum, or drink a single Guinness beer. It will make you feel a sense of being full.

Become manic. When you’re not socializing, stay busy to avoid the urge to nibble, snack or graze. Instead of heading for the kitchen for a bowl of ice cream, work on your woodwork, organize a closet, or do some exercise to take up your time.