Holiday seasons are coming up fast...share your tips!

[bigbobby]

The holiday season is coming up very fast and I am determined to be prepared this year. Give me your best (non-spam) tips to keep on top of it. I don't want links to stuff. I'm looking for your best ideas for stopping the holidays from getting in the way of my healthy eating and exercise. THANK YOU!

[kellykatt]

Identify food-pushy family members ahead of all parties. Come up with strategies for avoiding the additional foods they try to push on you before you enter the building. Make them friendly but decisive. If they insist on putting something in your hand or on your plate, do not eat it. This will be a gift to you and may stop a second round or food being pushed on you later.

[jan]

Choose one treat per place that you visit and when at home, one treat per day. Have a reasonable portion. That way, you won't hold yourself back from enjoying good stuff, but you won't overdo it.