Don't skip meals before a party, you'll show up famished and may end up overeating on some unhealthful foods. Instead, eat lightly during the day, perhaps saving a few calories and fat grams to spend on some holiday treats. Remember that sharing food is an important part of holiday celebrations. Enjoying a traditional meal with your friends and family need not destroy the healthful habits that make you feel so wonderful. Just remember to balance the meals you prepare and eat.
Balance is the key word.
Make room for daily exercise. It reduces stress, takes you away from the hurry and rush and helps you to really tune into your body. It will help to control your appetite - and it will burn calories. Sign up with your spouse, friends or kids to run in the local 5K Reindeer Ramble or Jingle Bell Jog. Forget the dinner or cocktail party.