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Holiday (Golightly) Eating

YES PLEASE!

Okay, no.

Did you know that the average number of pounds, gained by women between Thanksgiving and New Year's Eve, is 7. Lucky Number 7.

7 was not lucky for Gwyneth Paltrow in the movie of the same number, where her head ended up in a box.

7 pounds is also not lucky if you want to be able to zip up your Sevens throughout the months of December and January.

I have concocted a magic formula for Holiday Eating, where 7 can be your friend.

1) Eat 7 small meals a day. Wait, it's 5 small meals? Crap.

2) At work - when co-worker Harriet brings in peppermint bark, allow yourself 7 chews, and a swallow. Then step away from the peppermint bark. This also applies to fudge, holiday cookies, anything chocolate, and really thick egg nog.

3) Park 7 blocks away. From everything. Get moving for crying out loud! Seven pounds!

4) Add 7 minutes to any workout routine. If you have no routine, do something active for 7 minutes (your significant others owe me for that one).

5) If you've already eaten some of Harriet's peppermint bark, and you're craving more fat-and-calorie-laden treats, grab a glass of water, and drink 7 giant swallows. You'll feel full. ish.

6) At the holiday party, where they have a ridiculous smorgaasbord of tasties, get a fork, and plop one small portion of 7 different treats on a small plate. Variety = spice of life. Don't tell me you've never heard that before.

7) It's New Year's Eve, and you've actually LOST 7 pounds??? Whaaaa???

You're welcome.