-focus on the healthy choices. Focus! Such as, turkey, ham and fish. Plus, the usual vegetables.

-eat till your satisfied! Not till your full! There is a big difference. The parents are to blame for this one. Growing up you were told to "finish your meal, there are people starving in other countries!" so you stuffed the rest of it in your mouth. Learn to stop doing this.

-eat when you are hungry only! Don't mistake this with starving. Think of a scale of 0-10, 0 is hungry, 5 is satisfied, 7 is full and 10 is having to loosen your belt! Eat only to 5.

-when you are entertaining family and friends be sure to put low fat and low calorie foods on the table. Pack the table with tasty dishes and low calorie alternatives of your traditional family favorites.

-schedule your workouts. Plan them in your diary like you would do with other appointments. Over the festive period it is very difficult to stay on track with colleagues endlessly asking you if you fancy a drink. Book your workouts now!

Good luck and have a great time over the festive period!

About The Author

Gavin Walsh is a Fitness Expert and runs his own Personal training and Fitness Consultancy in London, UK. www.gavinwalsh.co.uk

gavin@gavinwalsh.co.uk