Whether you’re taking a weight loss supplement to curb your cravings or spending extra hours at the gym to compensate for all the extra calories, the holidays can still wreak havoc on your good eating habits. Learn how to keep them in check while still enjoying all the deliciousness of the season!

Give Into Temptation
Give yourself permission to eat treats. It’s human nature that if there’s something we can’t have, we want it more so let yourself enjoy all the scrumptious desserts and treats of the holidays in moderation.

Cut Back on Booze
Limit your alcohol intake. Not only can drinking increase your appetite, but alcoholic beverages are a big source of calories, so be mindful of how much you drink. You can also substitute your favorite drinks for light versions (i.e. beer) or half drinks with club soda or another low-calorie alternative.

Be Active
Be physically active every day. Whether you enjoy running or aerobics, getting exercise (even just 20 minutes) everyday can burn up all those extra calories from holiday eating.

Weight Maintenance not Weight Loss
Think weight maintenance not weight loss! The holidays is not the time to diet – your priority should be managing your weight and making sure you don’t put on extra pounds.

Make Your Dishes Healthy
Whether you’re hosting a holiday bash or were asked to bring a dish, make your food healthy. Try low calorie and low fat substitutes in your cooking and baking that allow you to make something healthy without cutting flavor.

Keep Perspective
Overeating one day is not the end of the world, so don’t beat yourself up or dwell on the past if you happen to binge at your holiday party. Put it behind you and stick to your regular eating patterns.