Enjoy the Holidays Without Gaining Weight

Who can't relate to this??

Know your Emotions: If you are an emotional eater the holidays can amplify the effects of your emotions on your eating. If you deal with loneliness or stress by eating the holidays can be a real challenge with workplace and family get-togethers. Be aware, be very aware of events that may trigger overeating. Anticipating an emotion charged eating session is the best defense. Plan in advance how you are going to deal with emotions that left unchecked would send you to the refrigerator. (i.e. may I suggest exercise)

If being awake is an emotion, then I'm an emotional eater! I just love to eat and have to rely on some strong self control and continue to exercise in order to honor the Army weight standard. If you're looking for a unique gift for someone who loves to cook, I suggest Alton Brown's "I'm Just Here for the Food". I own a copy and have taken my famous scrambled eggs to the next level because of it!