We're walking....catch up on holiday news and gossip with family and friends on your cell while taking a walk around the block or local park.

Mini meals = Mini me. When eating out, order an appetizer rather than a main course to monitor portion control, or if you're craving fast food in a pinch, order a kid's meal which has healthier side options and less calories.

Trade calorie costly holiday lattes and hot drinks for holiday-inspired teas infused with cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg and allspice.

Don't make it a "White" Christmas. White foods like pasta, rice, bread, bagels, and potatoes are usually the carb/starch/calorie costly foods with little nutritional payoff. Opt instead for color-rich foods you can be sure are full of nutrients.

No Movable Feasts. Holidays, particularly if you work in the office, can be a constant festivity of all day grazing. Adopt a "No SRO policy" (Standing Room Only), sit down when you're eating and brush your teeth after every meal to signify that you are finished.

Don't be a holiday skipper. Often we "save up" during the day for a big celebratory splurge at night during the holidays, which only guarantees overeating and taking in far more calories than you would have if you had had a balanced breakfast and lunch.

Sleep! Research shows that spending eight hours in bed, uh, sleeping, (what did you think?) regulates your hunger hormones. So...sleep more = eat less, that's a win, win situation.