From a Turkey Trot to Santa Run, your city is bound to be home to many a holiday-themed running event! Find friends or family to sign up with and enjoy a friendly

holiday fun run. 

Christmas time offers some pretty beautiful lights to see. Houses are decorated to a T are parks are lit with twinkling lights. If the weather allows it, take a night

stroll or jog to see some of the Christmas beauty all lit up. See where you end up, you just might end up at the North Pole. Check out local

zoo's, parks and more to see who is hosting a festive light display. 

Surely there is an ice skating rink that opened up for the holidays near you. Get out and go play! Take the family or your friends for a festive night

out under the stars and on the ice. You just may be surprised how sore you'll be. 

If you try to deprive yourself from having any of the holiday desserts, you'll just end up indulging one day and go overboard. Allow yourself to have a cookie or one

little chocolate a day so that you get a taste of the holiday. Moderation is key.

Water is your best friend. Make sure to drink water throughout the day to stay hydrated and keep you feeling full. If you're beginning to crave a holiday dessert, try

drinking a glass of water before you grab that cookie. You may find that you weren't hungry for one after all, just thirsty.

Plan ahead to include a mini workout in each day. Just a little workout is better than nothing. This will keep you motivated the month through December. Come New Years,

you'll be rocking that NYE dress.

If you're going to a holiday dinner, start with a large salad first. Munching on the salad before you get to the "good stuff" will make you fuller faster and in

return you'll eat less of the foods you'd love to indulge on. Just keep an eye on dressings and toppings... calories add up!

If you're out running holiday errands, such as shopping for presents, then make it a workout. Instead of wearing some fancy heels around the mall, lace up your sneakers and

power walk through the mall between shops and errands. You'll get your shopping done faster and you'll get in an easy workout.

Set a goal that you can achieve through the season. Whether it's goals for the week or for the month of December, write them down and post it somewhere you

can see them. Place a post-it note on your mirror or set it as your phone background to remind yourself of your fitness goals through the holiday season. If you

can achieve them during this hectic and dessert-infused season, then you can achieve them anytime!

With a table full of delicious foods and desserts, there's no doubt you'll want to try just about everything. If you must grab some enticing food, always plan to leave

some on the plate. There's no reason to finish each piece of food you grab. Chances are, the first bite will taste just the same as the last.