Despite the unseasonably warm weather in NYC, the holidays are in fact upon us. For most, this means gatherings with friends, family, and of course…food. You know the drill: an evening of several bacon wrapped dates washed down with a glass of wine, followed by ham and stuffing, and topped off with a slice of figgy pudding. This (delicious) cycle continues until the New Year arrives, at which point, you find yourself feeling overly stuffed from stealing all the chocolates from the family advent calendar. So, before you find yourself in complete despair, and nibbling on the kids’ gingerbread house, check out our top 3 tips for staying (or getting back) on track throughout the rest of 2015. (And no fear, we’ll be ready for you in January in case you don’t adhere to them quite as well as you had hoped).

1. Make it a (fitness) date. Instead of catching up over an Eggnog latte, bring your friend for a workout at Body Space Fitness! For the remainder of 2015, you can bring a friend to any class for $15 (that’s 50% off!). Just be sure to call ahead of time to make sure there’s room, and reserve your spot.

2) Be the proud potluck health nut! Going to a potluck holiday party? One of the most difficult parts about attending holiday parties is that the food is out of your control. Fortunately, if you are given the chance to bring something, you can remedy the situation and bring a healthy dish! That way, if the food turns out to be fried, loaded with sugar, or saturated with fat, you have a healthy option at your fingertips.

3) Dress to impress (and eat less!). Put your hand up if you have a pair of stretchy pants or a loose shirt that you reserve for the big feasts. While these garments are sure to be comfortable, they also manage to hide food bellies. By wearing form-fitting clothing, you are less likely to overeat at a party. So, instead of letting yourself off the hook and wearing your comfiest pair of jeans or leggings, challenge yourself and wear something a little more form fitting.

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