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Holiday Season – Weight Check

It is not uncommon for an adult to gain anywhere from 5 to 15 pounds between Christmas day and New Years day. On the other hand it often takes on average over 90 days to loose this weight – if you are lucky. You may limit your intake of food by following these suggestions:

1. Have a healthy snack before you go to a function;
2. Don’t starve yourself on the day of your function;
3. At the function limit yourself to one or two small treats so you don't feel deprived,
   but don't go back for third and fourth servings;
4. Don’t overfill your plate;
5. Position yourself far away from the food so you are less likely to pick.

In order to limit your intake of alcohol (which is laden with calories) you are encouraged to:

1. Sip water along with alcoholic drinks;
2. Try low-calorie mixers such as water, soda or mineral water;
3. Be aware that tonic water is high in calories;
4. Ask for half-nips of spirits; 
5. Replace alcoholic drinks with tomato juice or a Claytons and Soda;

Always remember to exercise.