Look for opportunities to get in short bursts of activity because it all adds up. If you're going on a business trip or visiting family for the holidays, don't let travel interfere with your fitness plans. Book a hotel with a well-equipped exercise room. Check if there's a health club near your relatives that offers guest passes. Pack your workout clothes, a pair of sneakers, and a list of exercises you can easily engage in wherever you are.
Social gatherings are in high gear.
Unfortunately, parties often sideline weight-loss programs because people aren't prepared to cope with the temptations of fun food and drink. Strategize ahead of time. If you eat a bowl of soup before a party, you may curb your appetite for less-healthy snacking later. And vowing to drink a glass of water between each helping from the punch bowl may reduce your intake of high-calorie beverages. Look for interesting people to talk to so you can distract yourself from the party trays.