Holiday FEAST'ivities

We're closing in on the big ones guys. It's like, what..1 shopping day till Christmas or something? At any rate, the holiday parties are in full swing, after work cocktail parties, gatherings at a fiends place with finger foods and feasts alike.

I've already got people freaking out about it. Don't. Remain calm folks. The holidays are a time to enjoy, not to fear and deprive ones self.

You're worried about a million calorie dinner followed by all those cookies cakes and pies. Well guess what. I've got a box of 500+ calorie cookies sitting on my desk right now that someone so thoughtfully gave me the other day. You know what else? I can tell you from personal experience that they're good!

Here's the key guys. I had a cookie, not all 12 in the box. Do not fear the holidays. Have fun. Taste and sample the goodies. You know what? Try everything! Just don't finish everything. You don't have to overindulge in order to enjoy. Take your time. Slow down when you're eating or snacking at a party. By simply taking the time to chew and tast what you're putting in your mouth, you'll need less of it to get the full enjoyment. You'll fill up faster by not scarfing because your body will actually have the opportunity to tell you you're full before you're stuffed.

Relax. Have fun. Drop out of the clean plate club and try a bite of the pie. I promise you'll survive.