{"id":15140,"date":"2025-11-26T03:32:59","date_gmt":"2025-11-26T09:32:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.personaltrainerfood.com\/blog\/?p=15140"},"modified":"2026-02-03T00:21:56","modified_gmt":"2026-02-03T06:21:56","slug":"how-not-to-gain-weight-at-holiday-parties","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.personaltrainerfood.com\/blog\/how-not-to-gain-weight-at-holiday-parties\/","title":{"rendered":"How NOT to Gain Weight at Holiday Parties"},"content":{"rendered":"

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It\u2019s the holiday season and that means you\u2019re going to be surrounded by temptation. Friends, family and work may be throwing parties full of holiday cookies, treats, and fattening food.<\/p>\n

How can you avoid temptation and keep off unwanted pounds? Here are three tips to NOT gain weight at holiday parties.<\/p>\n

#1 \u2013 Bring a healthy dish to share<\/h2>\n

Guarantee you\u2019ll have something to eat that doesn\u2019t derail your weight loss goals.\u00a0 Plus, a lot of your friends and family may be looking for healthy options as well.\u00a0 They are likely to appreciate your efforts.<\/p>\n

#2 \u2013 Bring sparkling water<\/h2>\n

Whether you are hosting or attending a holiday party, do yourself and your guests a favor and have plenty of sparkling\u00a0water on hand.\u00a0 One of the best ways to keep off holiday party pounds is to avoid alcohol.<\/p>\n

Sparkling water feels festive without the calories of alcohol. Slice up some lemons and limes to add some extra pizazz.<\/p>\n

#3 \u2013 Don\u2019t go back for seconds<\/h2>\n

Man that food was good\u2026really<\/em> good. And you\u2019re still hungry and want to go back for more.\u00a0 STOP. Give the food you just ate time to digest.\u00a0 Drink a glass of water. Wait 15 minutes. You\u2019ll likely find you are full and don\u2019t want those second helpings.<\/p>\n

BONUS TIP:<\/strong>\u00a0 Create healthy eating habits now with Personal Trainer Food. Our plan helps curb sugar cravings and keeps you on track with healthy meals always on hand.<\/p>\n

Imagine LOSING pounds this holiday season!\u00a0 Set yourself up for success with Personal Trainer Food<\/a>.<\/u><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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