The worst way to eat mystery calories is to nibble on random snacks throughout the day. They never seem to add up to much, but before you know it, you’re

feeling vaguely nauseous. If you focus on major meals like breakfast, then you will not be as hungry when the snacks come out. Also, don’t ever show up to someone

else’s house hungry. You will end up feasting on everything in sight!

If you don't do it right away when you first wake up, then you’re less and less likely to do so throughout the day. So just get the workout you

typically do in the afternoon done in the wee hours of the morning instead. This will keep you energized and health-minded throughout the day.

Unless you’re a vegetarian, sticking to the major meat course at your family dinner is great way to keep the calories low. Mix in some veggies and you have a

very respectable meal to enjoy. Just try to stay away from anything like mashed potatoes, or that tasty yam thing with all of the marshmallows.

If you aren’t focused on what you’re putting in your body, then those random cookies will have a much easier time slipping between your lips. Write down everything you eat

and review the food journey from the day before as you’re heading to the party. This will keep your need to cut calories fresh in your mind when you arrive

and are offered evil, evil treats.

Not only is it packed with calories no matter how clear the liquid may be (yup, that’s right — vodka and gin are just as bad), it’s going to lower your

inhibitions. There’s nothing like a few beers to make ordering a large meat lover’s pizza sound like a GREAT idea.

Before each helping of food that you have, drink a glass of water. The water will take up room that extra portions would normally fill. If you do this before

you consider having a second portion, then you will be much less likely to go back for seconds or thirds.

Focusing on food when you’re at a party can be a recipe for disaster. Instead of staring longingly at the cakes and homemade taffy, take your mind off food altogether.

Bring along a game of some sort or play with the kids. Do something that will have nothing to do with food and keep you moving and busy until dinnertime.

Once dinner is over, don’t let everyone slip into a food coma. Instead of taking naps, have everyone get off their butts and take a nice, quiet family walk. It

will burn a few extra calories and help kickstart your digestion.