Don't skip meals for the party: Most people feel that they need to skip meals to enjoy the office party later in the evening. On the contrary, the truth is that you need to eat your meals consistently so that you don't over eat in the party! Moreover, skipping meals also leads to a slower metabolism which is one of the primary reasons of gaining weight!Holiday season is not just Butter, Cheese and Alcohol: Its okay to splurge and have gourmet dishes in the holiday season or celebrate with a toast. However, to maintain a sense of balance and make sure that your system does not get into the fat storing mode, you need to make sure that you eat healthy dishes combined with the holiday delights. Moreover, you can try low fat and sugar free versions of everything like eggnog, cake and ice creams. Limit yourself to one drink, and if you must have more, add a glass of water to go behind that extra drink. That thought should make you think twice about extras!
Portion control is key: Holiday season means larger portions since we are in a giving spirit and want to celebrate without regard to our regimented regular eating patterns! We all want to be in the spirit, but your health should not take a backseat. If you must have that side dish you have been thinking about, simply have a few bites, savor the taste and leave space for some veggies, salad or fruit. Remember, you can still practice restraint and still enjoy the festivities.
It's easy to allow your emotions to have free reign and over indulge yourself with food during the holidays. Just keep in mind that overeating can really cause harm to your body and further set you away from your weight loss goals. Remember the best way is to balance the input with the output. A good plan designed by a certified fitness instructor/trainer can help you to indulge and also remain fit by ensuring your physical activity counteracts your eating activity. Try to find one in your area, so that you can literally have your cake and eat it too!
By: Sharyn Lustre

As one of the #1 Certified Fitness Instructors/Trainers in South Florida, Sharyn currently runs fitness Body Blitz Boot Camps in Miami, Florida. She is happy to provide additional guidance for your dietary concerns, in-home food/kitchen overhauls, and personalized online prescriptions. She is also available for personal training and is currently enrolling clients for the busy holiday season. Visit http://www.the3bcamp.com for more information about her camps. She also places updated resources on her blog, found at http://www.fftrainblog.com or through Fitness Fusion Training's site.