It's that time again, but I don't want the holiday parties to set me back. I can teach others how to enjoy the holiday season without putting on weight; however, how can I be sure to walk the talk?

It's about that time when every week is filled with a work party, cocktail hour or special dinner to celebrate the holidays. When you're faced with nostalgic foods and drinks at every turn, it's easy to veer off a healthy eating path during the holiday season.

I understand that we think "'Tis the season to over-indulge, stuff ourselves silly and stress ourselves out," but it really doesn't have to be.

We've made it through Thanksgiving, and as we approach the meat of the holiday season (hopefully not with tighter jeans), there are still plenty of temptations to come. Here are some tips to stay the course and come out ahead.

So many people spend their waking moments thinking about what they have, haven't, should, and shouldn't have eaten.