When serving yourself or loved ones, fill half of the plate with salad and other veggies, a fourth with a serving of meat, chicken or fish and the rest with rice, a couple of tortillas, bread or mashed potatoes. Filling up on large servings or several kinds of carbohydrate-loaded starches can sabotage an otherwise healthy meal. Adding dressings, butter and other fats can do the same thing. Sugary treats can cause your blood sugar level to spike and cause fatigue. Toasting to good health doesn't have to mean loading up on nutritionally empty calories.
Alternate alcoholic beverages with low-calorie ones.
You can also add a twist of lime to sparkling water in a nice glass and you'll feel just as festive as those with cocktails. Also, drink plenty of water. It will help clear your system. Staying Active Start a new tradition. Holidays are about sharing time with friends and family, not just sharing meals.