The Most Fattening Holiday Drinks of All Time

Splurging on red cups full of cocoa while you shop and sipping festive cocktails at parties can get anyone in the holiday spirit, but drink with caution. The comforting, seasonal drinks we all love can wreak havoc on your diet and turn you into a serious Scrooge when you step on the scale.

9 Ways to Avoid Holiday Weight Gain

By Pamela Nisevich Bede, M.S., R.D., Runner's World

'Tis the season to be constantly reminded we're all at risk of gaining 5, 10, even 15 (!) pounds between Thanksgiving and New Year's. Seriously? Where do these numbers even come from, and do they apply to runners?

When looking at the pounds gained across the country in the weeks leading up to the new year, there's a bit of wiggle room in the evidence. Some articles report that Americans will gain an average of five to 10 pounds, other articles report four to six, some report only a modest increase of one pound (but once gained, this pound will never come off), and then there's a report suggesting that one needn't worry about any changes in weight or body composition (whew!).

Dealing With Holiday Stress

December is here at last and while everyone is counting down to Christmas, a lot of us are also counting the days of added stress caused by the holidays. The crushing weight of crowds at the malls, the interminable waiting at restaurants and in traffic--you know the holidays are here when you feel like decking not just the halls, but annoying people as well. 

Check out these tips on how to manage your holiday stress and keep calm. After all, Santa still has plenty of time to move you over to the naughty list.