Q: My family loves to go to the local all-you-can-eat buffet for dinner. But I am really trying to eat better and lose weight. Any tips on how to survive this massive temptation to overeat all the wrong stuff? – Mary S., Kokomo, Ind.

A: Congratulations for asking this question — and for realizing that you don’t have to get overwhelmed by mountains of fried chicken and chocolate layer cake to have a good time with your family or a good meal.