• Keep moderation in mind and find healthy holiday foods. Many holiday recipes have healthier versions made with low fat ingredients and sugar substitutes.
• Wear form-fitting clothes. Don’t be uncomfortable, of course, but people who wear loose clothing are more likely to overeat without realizing it.
• Mingle away from the buffet line. Socializing away from the central food location will make it easier to resist constant grazing.
• Keep your hands busy. Holding onto a drink or purse will keep your hands occupied and make it more difficult to grab for appetizers and fatty finger foods.
• Use the small plates. The smaller your dish, the less food you can pile on and eat. Remember that half of your plate should be filled with vegetables and the other half can be divided with proteins and healthy holiday starches.
• Avoid high calorie drinks; choose sparkling water.
• After your parties or big holiday dinners, take the family out for a walk to check out the neighborhood displays and work off those extra calories.
