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10 Ways to Survive the Season of Eating—and Avoid Holiday Weight Gain

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Cut calories at all those holiday soirees with these simple, expert-endorsed tips.

Wear a cocktail ring.

You know big baubles can up the chicness factor of an outfit, but can they really help you cut calories? They sure can, says Wendy Bazilian, DrPH, R.D., author of The SuperfoodsRx Diet. She recommends wearing a bit of bling on the hand you eat with to serve as a visual reminder. That sparkly ring or bracelet will grab your attention every time you pop another crab puff, helping you cut down on mindless snacking.

Healthy Holidays: How to deal with food pushers

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An article in this weeks New York Times did a pretty good job summing up all the strange tensions that can arise during food-focused family gatherings. Who eats too much, who eats too little, who is hurting Aunt Trudy's feelings by turning up their nose at homemade fruit cake, etc. If meddling is on the menu at your party this year, ask for the guilt trip on the side. Try these strategies to say "mind your own business" without causing a fuss...

6 simple strategies for holiday eating

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Relax and dig in! Are you ready to party? The next six weeks will be filled with fun and food, plus a few diet hurdles. Revel without worry with these simple strategies.

Holiday diet tips from healthy eating bloggers!

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I can't believe Thanksgiving is next week! I love Turkey day and all of the trimmings, but I also want to enjoy the holiday without worrying about my health (pass the gravy!) So for our November issue, we turned to some of our favorite food bloggers for their best tips.

Eat Healthy Now To Prep For Thanksgiving!

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The average person consumes an extra 600 calories on average per day between Thanksgiving and their New Year's resolution start-time--that's an increased pant size and the next notch on your belt! Now that we're down to the three-week stretch before the the big-gun (and big-gut) holidays…

Did you pig out at the cookout? 6 Food fixes that beat bloat fast!

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Lately I’m all about what to eat (as opposed to what not to eat) to look and feel great, and I’m also all about enjoying myself on vacation. So this July 4th weekend, go ahead and have that burger, beer, macaroni salad and whatever else is on the menu at your mid-summer fete,…

Confession Time: How Much Pumpkin Pie Did You REALLY Eat?

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Hi everyone! I hope you had a lovely holiday weekend--I did! So, with all the talk about holiday eating last week, I'm curious how you fared. Too much pumpkin pie? Gravy overload? Speaking of holiday eating sins, I'll tell you mine, if you tell me yours ...

Post-Thanksgiving guide to get back on track

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Chances are, that you may have a couple of extra servings of your holiday favorites, a few extra glasses of wine, no...

4 ways to avoid 3,000 calories on Thanksgiving (and they don't involve exercise)

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If you're anything like me, you both love and loathe the holidays. I love them because I'm in good spirits from the holiday cheer, spending time with family and friends, receiving presents and of course, eating great home-cooked meals. But while the holidays lift my spirits, the last thing I want to see is the needle on the scale move higher.

With Thanksgiving fast approaching and my mom's pumpkin pie calling, I'm worried that I'll be wearing more chunky sweaters than sexy holiday dresses this December. The average Thanksgiving meal clocks in at more than 3,000 calories -- approximately a day and a half's worth of food for the average 140 pound woman who exercises roughly three times a week.

Thankfully, I've found a few tips to avoid gobbling more than I should. It's great to indulge a little -- that's part of what the holidays are all about -- but with a few rules of thumb, you can avoid the infamous "Thanksgiving hangover" and feel good about both the holidaysand your health.

QUIZ: What's Your Holiday Eating IQ?

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Before you liberally pour gravy on those mashed potatoes, put the utensils down and test your holiday eating IQ.

1. A typical Thanksgiving meal contains how many calories?
A. 500...