Control those Holiday Calories

If Thanksgiving weekend left you with the buttons popping, now is the time to visit the Calorie Control Council to find out how to Stuff the Bird, Not Yourself.

Reducing the amount of fat and calories in your snacking and main meals can help prevent the average 5-pound to 10-pound weight gain you might expect from now until New Year's Day

Prepare for temptation by taking tiny portions of your holiday favorites, be it chestnut stuffing or pecan pie. Eat lower fat and reduced calorie foods for days after the feast.

Marilyn Harris provides a Cut the Fat in Half holiday menu featuring low-fat versions of popular holiday dishes. The Exercise calculator shows just how many calories you can burn off by taking a brisk walk with the dog, or playing touch football with the kids.