Fiesta food

Schedule feasting times: If possible,have holiday dinners at normal meal times. Having meals outside of normal meal times contributes to overeating,particularly,large meals late into the night.

Watch your drinks: Avoid sweetened beverages,fruit juices,mocktails and cocktails. It is best to drink water whenever possible. Diet beverages made with artificial sweeteners can help control calories at celebrations,although drinking them regularly may not help with long-term weight control.

Check the alcohol:
While most people can manage their food intake,they lose all control when it comes to that glass of wine.
A single shot of liquor,about 30 ml,is nearly 125 calories. A 150 ml glass of wine or a 350 ml glass of beer is about 160. Sweet mixed drinks have even more calories. A 250 ml margarita,for example,has 240 calories. Ginger ale has 120 calories. Beer guzzling too can be dangerous. Having a tomato juice rather than a bloody mary can help.

Choose the right foods: Eat foods that are lower in energy density i.e. they have fewer calories for their size. Youll feel fuller sooner and take in fewer calories. For example,start your meal with a salad or soup. Skip the second helpings of oily gravies,fried food and bread.
Ask for vegetables instead of potatoes or fries.

Snack healthy: While sightseeing,carry with you healthy snacks such as seeds,roasted nuts or whole grains so that you arent tempted to buy unhealthy foods off the shelf. Also,eating a snack like fruit/ nuts/milk/yoghurt keeps away a big holiday dinner.
Reduce portions: Use smaller plates if theyre available. A large plate could tempt you to scoop out larger food portions.

Choose one major meal for the day: Keep the other meals light with salads,vegetables and soups.
Eat less sweet: If you are keen on desserts,eat a bite only but if you want a full potion,compensate it with a very light meal.