More holiday Tips to keep you on track:

Be aware of how much you are eating.

Avoid continuous snacking or grazing while you are socializing. Get a small plate and eat only what’s on it. Don’t keep going back for more. You can rack up calories fast with some drinking and eating even before you have the meal.

Be done after one plate –

a sure way to sabotage your diet is to go back for seconds. One plate is plenty. Let your meal settle while you socialize. It takes a bit of time for your brain to register that your belly is full, so give it a chance and don’t overeat. A second plate could launch you into a 2,000+ calorie meal. Yikes.

Check the previous tips to help stay focused.