8 ways to avoid holiday weight gain

8 ways to avoid holiday weight gain

December is a dangerous month for those of us trying to eat well and maintain a healthy weight. Find out how to make it through the holiday season unscathed

By Meredith Dault

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4. Weigh your options

Resisting tasty morsels at parties can be particularly difficult if they’re being passed around the room on trays. Rather than caving in every time the food stops in front of you, Lynch recommends being very fussy about what you choose. She suggests resisting the first tray of hors d’oeuvres that passes you by, giving you time to survey your options. Once you’ve decided what you really want to have, go for it—and enjoy! “Don’t have one every time the tray is passed,” says Lynch. “Make it special. That way, you’re less likely to go overboard.”