During the holidays, a lot of people completely give up on their diets and good eating routines.

The normal weight increase between Halloween and Christmas is 7–10 pounds. 

These recommendations will help you keep a balanced diet throughout the season and avoid gaining weight, making the holidays easier.

You can make most standard foods low fat. Turkey is incredibly lean without the skin, and no-fat gravy can be made.

Potatoes served without butter could be quite healthy. The traditional pumpkin pie still includes nutrients despite being made fattening by the addition of whipped cream.

Even when the holidays are past, keep up your fitness routine. The secret to maintaining a healthy weight over the holidays is burning off the extra calories. 

Plan to walk after eating, park further from stores while you shop, and take a short mall stroll before you begin to buy anything.

At family dinners and holiday gatherings, feel free to sample things, but try to limit your expenditure. Make a meal plan in advance and follow it religiously. 

Eat a lot of veggies, fruits, lean meat, and low-fat dressings. Before going to a party, eat a small snack to help you manage your appetite.

If at all possible, stay away from alcohol. Drinking excessively could reduce your willpower and increase your calorie intake. 

Instead of alcohol, sip on lemon-flavored water. You may manage your appetite and avoid binges by drinking water. 

Eggnog should also be avoided because one glass can have up to 300 calories in it.

When trying to eat healthfully, remain flexible because one lousy meal won't jeopardise your entire strategy. 

Try to spread out your calorie intake over a few days rather than concentrating on just one meal or day.