- Plan ahead
When friends are coming over be sure to have low calorie snacks that both the boys and girls can enjoy, you won’t want the boys running off to “watch a game” while the wolf down handfuls of dry wors, rather have the unsalted nuts and some sugar free fruit snacks available. - Quality over quantity
If you are planning to enjoy a glass of wine, rather up your usual brew to something a little more classy, the added cost will stop you from drinking it like coolaid and hopefully you will enjoy it all the more. Remember the fines for drinking and driving are pretty stiff these days! Be sure to maintain your intake of water, it will help prevent over indulgence and keep you hydrated. - Make a large green salad
Create a wonderful dark green leafy vegeatable with spinach, rocket, watercress and lettuce, add in some sprouts, cucmber, celery and tomoatoes, avocado etc. A large salad before a meal will stimulate the digestive process, help to make you feel fuller so you won’t eat too much and assist in the clearing out of the unnecessary foods when you are done. - Steam vegetable
Vegetables are just as delicious when steam or oven grilled, a collection of you favourite veg in a large pan under the grill will cook them through thoroughly but still leave them with much of their nutrition in tact. Drissle a little Olive Oil after having baked them for extra flavour - Serve a berry dessert
Berries are in season summer fruits, they are low in calories and filled with anti-oxidants and taste fantastic after a meal. The berries are very flavourful and add a nice touch to any meal, with enough sweetness for any discerning palate. - Take your time
In our lives that are already so rushed there is little harm in spending time at the dinner table, taking the meal slowly will aid in the digestive process making more of the meal available to your body and also prevent you from over eating. - Care for the harder working organs
In the event that you have over indulged take extra care of the organs that will be over working, ensure you have probiotics nearby for after meals and digestive enzymes to help you throughout. Try after a heavy fat meal to drink a few glasses of hot water before bed, your live will appreciate the extra support in clearing out that saturated fat. - Keep your exercise routine
Do keep your daily exercise routine, you will feel stronger and healthier, even if you aren’t going to the gymn at least take long walks and do something physical, your waistline will feel the effort and any extra pounds eaten won’t as quickly find their way to your hips. - Most of all ENJOY
The new year festivities are a time to enjoy and savour, so make sure you are not lost in the activity of counting calories, watching your weight and ensuring daily litres consumed rather than enjoying your friends, family and holiday.