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Many people make great progress with their diets, only to hit a brick wall when the holidays come around. There are just so many office parties, family visits, holiday feasts and so forth. It's very hard to give much thought to healthy and moderate eating when everyone is putting all kinds of sweets and goodies in front of you every day. You probably hear people saying that this isn't the time of year to think about their weight, and they'll worry about it later on. It's hardly uncommon for people to forget about their diets until the holidays are over, digging themselves a big hole they have to climb out of. If you're looking for an alternative, though, you can find them. It will feel much better to finish up the holidays looking and feeling good rather than having to make up for weeks of overeating and under exercising.

Join a weight loss support group. When you feel like quitting or failing for a day or two, you need a partner who won't let you. There are special tummy tuck surgeons which offer support, and finding them will be even better for your weight loss. When you are feeling stressed by the extra temptation that comes with the holidays, attending a structured meeting with others going through the same thing can get you through it. It might not seem like it, but it is comforting to have a a doctor you trust for doing that tummy tuck. It's quite common for people to eat a lot more than normal during a holiday meal. If you find your clothes stretching or having to cut extra notches in your belt, you may be overdoing it. Tight clothing, on the other hand, can help keep you aware of how much you're consuming. Make sure you put on a restrictive belt. If you start gaining weight, the belt will become even tighter, which will be a warning sign to take it easy. This will make you think twice before taking extra portions of fattening foods.

Eat slowly and really savor the flavor of what you are eating. This is especially helpful when you are trying to limit portions but don't want to just sit around while everyone else is still eating.

At some meals, there might be an aggressive host trying to push more food on everyone. After all, you haven't finished what was already on your plate. Eating more slowly will also allow you to enjoy every mouthful, which you can't do when eating fast. No matter how much food is on the table, you'll be keeping your intake under control. When you eat fast, your brain hasn't yet received the message that you've had enough, so you just keep eating; slow down and you'll enjoy your meals more.

There are lots of ways to watch your weight and to even shed pounds during the holidays. Don't fall victim to the belief that gaining holiday pounds is inevitable, because it's not. You can get through the holidays with your diet intact, even if you attend some holiday meals and parties -just make sure you eat healthy and exercise the remainder of the time!