8 Ways to Survive Holiday Parties Without Gaining Weight

Start Snacking Before the Party

"Before I go to holiday functions, I eat a piece of low-fat cheese, a handful of carrots and celery, or a small bowl of high-fiber cereal with skim milk. It takes the edge off your appetite and you’re less tempted to gorge." — Jennifer Lovejoy, Ph.D., vice president, clinical development and support at Free & Clear, a company specializing in web-based learning and phone-based cognitive behavioral coaching to improve health