Holiday weight gain is a common concern for many adults. Many seasonal holidays may encourage overeating, sedentary behavior, and consumption of calorie-rich foods. In fact, between min-November to mid-January, adults gain on average 1 pound. This may not seem like a lot, but most people don’t lose the extra baggage. Therefore, holiday’s no matter what time of the year, may be one of the biggest contributors to total annual weight gain.

1. Be active with family and friends
2. Watch your portion sizes
3. Practice mindful eating
4. Get plenty of sleep
5. Control your stress levels
6. Bring a healthy dish to share
7. Limit liquid calories
8. Plan ahead
9. Skip seconds
10. Keep meals balanced with high protein