The holiday season is a time for celebration, family gatherings and delicious food! While it’s perfectly fine to enjoy festive meals and treats, it’s also important to keep a balanced approach to stay healthy.

Fortunately, with a few simple strategies, you can indulge in the season’s delights without sacrificing your fitness goals. Here are some ways to ensure that you enter the New Year with a similar waistline:

• Try and go for a walk or run at least once or twice a week- these don’t need to be far or particularly intense, just and try and build up a little sweat.

• Try and avoid sugary drinks and drink more water.

• When drinking alcohol, try lighter beers or wine instead of fruity cocktails.

• Switch up a salad instead of full course meal from time to time.

• Regulate you appetite by ensuring you eat breakfast every morning

• Exercise- push ups or sit ups are great for calorie burning.