The holidays are that special time of the year where every indulgence is neatly
packaged, socially encouraged, and conveniently available. Pumpkin-spiced, chocolate-
dipped, rum-soaked, caramel-topped “Megatreats” are found everywhere, from the
checkout stand to the drive-thru to school fundraisers. And while the odd confectionary
indulgence certainly does not a bad diet make, the holidays have become a seemingly
endless parade of pies, sweets, drinks, and culinary inventions of bacchanalian
proportions. So what to do if your desire is to enjoy the holidays yet still maintain
workout, weight, and longevity goals? The first thing to do is be realistic. Setting a goal
to drop twenty pounds is setting oneself up for failure. A more realistic goal would be
to maintain one’s weight throughout the holidays whilst allowing for plenty of shared
festivities and a few indulgences. Here are a few suggestions that will help in the battle
to win the holidays: