Tis the season to get heavy! No wonder most people gain weight during the holidays, everywhere you turn, your surrounded by high calorie food and drinks. Even heathly foods like sweet potatoes and green beans are magically transformed into high-calorie dishes, and the drinks…yes the eggnog and alcoholic beverages are loaded with calories.

Want to sidestep those holiday pounds?

 Stay Focused- Family and friends are gathering this time of year. Remind yourself of where you’ve come from and where you’re going. Keep your goals in the forefront of your mind. A few bites of food high calorie food aren’t worth hours on the treadmill. The holiday can be a time for emotional eating, for many stress, family conflict or depression can be a factor. Learn to address the root of your problems with solutions other than food or drink.

 Strategize- Come up with a plan. If you want to keep your diet on track, you’ll need to pace yourself. Dont’ come to a party hungry but eat a small low calorie snack ahead of time. Otherwise, you can overeat. At the party choose foods wisely, go with a small plate instead of a large one and don’t stand right next to the table of food, but keep a safe distance away so not to be tempeted to overindulge. Keep away from the food table!..lol The holidays offer many food choices not available the rest of the year. Make choices that will be healthy for you.

 Enjoy! Happy Healthy Holidays!