The Super Bowl is starting now…how are you celebrating? Are you one of the nearly 200 million people who tune in – whether it’s for the game, for the half-time show, or for the commercials?

What kind of Super Bowl traditions do you have…or are you starting some new ones this year?

And, what kind of food is at your party? Do you go to (or host) a party where have to face “the works” – chili, wings, pizza, brownies, Cookies, chips, dip…and everything else? And how are you planning to deal with it? Can you pass up the junk food?

Of course, one of the best ways to avoid caving into the temptations and overeating junk food is to bring your own healthy foods. It could be as simple as sticking a Protein bar or a small bag with almonds in your pocket. Or, you might have some delicious, healthy recipes for dips, veggie trays, and turkey chili.

Share your Super Bowl recipes and memories here…and don’t forget to check into this thread if you need a distraction from the tempting food near the TV!

Just kidding sorta. I have squares from the office so maybe I'll win something.

That's the pointy ball thing, right?

Sort of a downplayed Super Bowl for me this year.

Brought some job paperwork home and got done this afternoon......very early start to the workweek in the morning.

Grilled some brats, wings and chicken breasts & chicken dip last night so just having leftovers tonight.

A couple wing drummettes and some dip & celery and I was done. The tribe is feasting on the stuff and some frozen appetizers that they cooked.

Ordinarily I'd be pulling for the Panthers in this game.....but I want to see Manning go out with this win and retire. Huge respect for him.

Well let's see, traditions.....my husband watches football like its a second job. Falls asleep on the couch EVERY TIME and he did. I ate cheese dip with 4 chips, spinach artichoke dip with said chips, 2 bites of pizza, pepper popper insides oh and CRACKER CANDY!!! I'm pretty excited about that last one. I will be sending the rest to school with my daughter. I can't have that nonsense in this house! I almost had a rumchatta drink but I decided against it but that's only because I wanted to eat CRACKER CANDY!!! That's that. Thrilling huh?! I'm a horrible sleeve patient today so people are just going to have to stop asking me what I eat in a day for advice. I cannot be of assistance with this bad behavior I'm displaying. It's ok, I'll be better tomorrow.

I love football. Love it. But I found myself having severe high blood pressure from watching it (I'm a Ravens fan) <--- no explanation needed. lol but seriously I also found myself mindlessly eating wings, chips, salsa, ordering pizza exc. I stopped watching it, or being emotionally invested in it. (Our record this year) my Sunday snacking stopped way before the super bowl. So during the game I didn't snack, I watched until half time, then watched chopped. Oddly watching the food channel doesn't make me as hungry as watching men chase each other. lol