Plan meals and snacks ahead of time, and set a limit to what you are going to allow yourself. Mixon recommended against skipping any meals, but she did suggest compensating for extra calories ahead of time by eating smaller portions and increasing physical activity. When you go to a party, try to be nutritionally savvy. Choose low calorie items such as fruits or vegetables. Put the healthier items on your plate first.
Plain foods are usually healthier.
Baked pork, beef and poultry are better options than fried meats. Ask for any sauces to be served on the side so you can add small amounts. At home many holiday foods can be prepared with fewer calories. Alter gravies and sauces that are generally made from a fat base to contain less calories. Chill meat broths ahead of time, and remove the congealed fat.