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Those delicious puddings and those crunchy, sweet, absolutely delicious chocolate cookies maybe beckoning you to reach out and grab a handful but if you are on a weight loss program, that is exactly the thing you don't want to do!

It's just one cookie, it won't do any damage...right? Well, did you realize that one little cookie a day for a month can add an extra pound to your weight? During holiday season it can be especially difficult to resist the lure of delicious food and stick to a diet. Here are some handy hints as to how you can manage to maintain your weight loss during these periods.

Try not to skip meals. If your goal is to be constantly grouchy and to feel tired and hungry all the time, then this is the best formula to follow. If you think skipping a few meals can make up for your intentions to splurge on those tasty holiday meals, you are dead wrong! It is far more probable that you will eat much, much more during this special season, and by doing so, you will probably consume many more calories than you would have in the first place.

You must eat before the party. It is a good idea to snack before the party, and select a high fiber meal. Adding lots of fiber to your diet will help make you feel full so you're less likely to binge on all the sweets and high calorie holiday goodies.

Keep away from the buffet table. Resisting a wonderful looking dish can be hard enough, but smelling it can break the toughest of willpowers. Choose a healthy helping of those foods you need-the salads the fruits and a snack or two and move away from the table as fast as you can. At times when you are about to give in to those urges to eat, it helps to distract yourself by participating in a conversation that is of great interest to you.

Drink lots of water. Water is a great lubricant and helps you keep dehydration away during the weight loss program. Drink plenty of them during the party to avoid feelings of hunger-they do a good job of filling your tummy instead of binging on the food. Water will also help to fire up your metabolic rate and helps flush fats away.

A lot of exercise. Exercise is essential to keep your metabolism working hard burning calories; it also produces adrenalin for energy and endorphins to keep you feeling great without relying on food. Don't use the holiday season as a reason to avoid exercise!