The 10 Commandments of Holiday Weight Control

As reported at http://magazines.ivillage.com/goodhousekeeping/diet/nutrition/articles/0,,284558_602594,00.html

1. Thou shalt step on the scale once a week.

2. Thou shalt not skip thy workouts.

3. Honor thy need for sweets.

4. Thou shalt never say, "I blew it at lunch, so I may as well pig out at dinner."

5. Thou shalt prepare thyself for partying by taking the edge off thy hunger.

6. Thou shalt go easy at the buffet table. Go up and survey the spread first.

7. Thou shalt keep thy body properly hydrated.

8. Thou shalt make sensible substitutions in thy favorite holiday dishes.

9. Thou shalt always include a steamed vegetable in thy holiday meals.

10. Thou shalt not hoard leftovers.