The Holidays are coming!  The Holidays are coming!  It is that time of year that more candy, buffet meals, and over eating take place while our exercise levels drop.  This usually causes the the normal cycle of people gaining weight during the holidays and trying to remove the unwanted weight in January.  Jan 1st rolls around and we start seeing all the weight-loss advertisements go into high gear.  I believe that I can change this for myself and I goal to maintain my weight through the holidays.  We don't have to be antisocial and draw undue attention to our eating habits.  It is all in portions and how many we have.  The buffet is always the hardest for me because I have this big empty plate that I need to pile full of food.  I now try to grab a small plate like the dessert plates so I still get the full plate in my mind but I have cut my portions in half.  If I don't have a small plate I spread my food out to cover the plate and I remind myself to not pile food. These are just some of the mind tricks I use for myself and I am sure you have others you can share.  The holidays can be a stressful time for some so make your goals now.  I also challenge you to find new ways to exercise.  I have several videos like the new Insanity I just completed or the new RevAbs that was just released that can help you get that body you have always wanted.  Jan 1st is not the time to start exercise program and diet but today is the best day to start! Tips for the Holidays 1. Don't go to a Party Hungry.  Have a small snack before 2. Find a smaller plate for those buffets. 3. Drink WATER 4. Relax and Have Fun.  Stress is worthless energy!