For those who don't want to end the holidays looking as prosperous as they are (or wish they were.)  Plan a practical weight-management strategy that won't leave you feeling deprived. Pile your plate with fruits and veggies, leaving just a little room for protein and starch.  Always watch your portions.  Try to work in some more exercise during the day, even if it's just in 10- or 15-minute increments.  Munch on some fruit or vegetable sticks to curb your appetite before going out; minimize the alcohol, which adds calories and stokes the appetite; and don't starve yourself.  Arriving at a party famished increases the odds you'll overeat. Above all, don't try to lose weight at this time of year. Make it your goal simply to maintain your weight, and maybe you'll have one less resolution to make on New Year's.

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