The holidays are coming up. That means many parties, food, and drinks.
Especially on Thanksgiving, it is very easy to overeat with all the temptations surrounding you.
The smells, the clatter in the kitchen, the laughter, kids running around stealing food, you might be tempted to sneak away some for yourself.
Here are a few helpful tips to guide you in the right direction so you won’t have to worry about a dress or suit fitting for New Years.

1. Be active
According to examiner.com,  before eating dinner, plan something active whether it be playing catch, ping pong, basketball, or football. It is a great way to burn some calories and make room for all those calories you’ll intake later.

2. Eat breakfast
You may think that by skipping out on breakfast you won’t gain as much calories but think again. Msnbc.com states that “Meal skipping leads to overeating later.” Those who skip breakfast will be the first ones to go for the appetizers and will lose control over their food choices since they are overly hungry.

3. Balance out your meal
Before heading straight to mash potatoes and turkey, try loading up on your vegetables first. Don’t like the taste of vegetables? Squirt some lime on them, it’ll give them a tasty citrus taste and also adds antioxidants.

4. Take a walk
Nutritionist Christina Major recommends taking a short 15- 30-minute walk after eating instead of taking a nap. Walking will help fight off your sleepiness and help digest the food you ate. Walking will also speed up your metabolism.

With a dinner table full of food, it can be easy to overload your stomach. But taking a few minutes to watch how you eat may help you keep off an inch or two.