How can you get fat when you eat hot pot? I have friends who eat hot pot to lose weight. Remember, when eating, don't eat the very hot dishes that have just been fished out of the pot, but put them in a bowl to cool down before eating. Also, eat more vegetables and melon, tofu, lean meat and fish, and eat more spicy food. If you can't eat spicy food, you can eat it slightly spicy. Never drink carbonated drinks free of charge from hot pot restaurants, Sprite. What kind of meatballs are those? Don't eat any fat cows or sheep.