Try to fit in some physical activity over the Christmas period –shopping in the sales, a brisk walk with the grandchildren or dancing at a party all count. See also our keeping active guide.
Keep healthy snacks around the house so you have something else to snack on instead of chocolates and mince pies.
Try to eat fairly healthily on the days between Christmas and New Years to help prevent the pounds piling on too much.
Donate unwanted tins of biscuits and boxes of chocolates to your local hospice or care home.