Getting through the holidays without gaining weight can sometimes be a challenge, all the parties you get invited to always have lots of food and tasty treats, I have to admit I'm a sucker for good Christmas cookies! Here are a few tips that can help you get through the holidays and not put the extra weight. 1. When we see how many calories we are taking in, it makes it easier to stay away from certain foods or to stop our food intake for the day. One of my favorite apps that