A dozen ways to keep at bay stray pounds of the holidays

By Joannie Dobbs and Alan Titchenal

POSTED: 01:30 a.m. HST, Dec 11, 2012

~~<p>With the caloric damage of Thanksgiving under our belts, it's time to think about ways to minimize further holiday deposits to the belly and butt. Taking advantage of a selection of small tricks can help the new year arrive without the need for a weight-related resolution.</p>
<p>Clearly, it is not a time of the year to be too hyper about counting calories. The stress of obsessing about calories in holiday social settings could be worse on health than just having a good time. Happiness is good for health. But here are a few small things that, in combination, can add up to make a difference.</p>
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With the caloric damage of Thanksgiving under our belts, it's time to think about ways to minimize further holiday deposits to the belly and butt. Taking advantage of a selection of small tricks can help the new year arrive without the need for a weight-related resolution.

Clearly, it is not a time of the year to be too hyper about counting calories. The stress of obsessing about calories in holiday social settings could be worse on health than just having a good time. Happiness is good for health. But here are a few small things that, in combination, can add up to make a difference. Login for more...