1 simple tip to avoid holiday weight gain

While the average weight gain in the period between Thanksgiving and New Year's is around 2 pounds, research suggests overweight people may gain more.     Even if it isn't a drastic increase, if it's not addressed, these pounds lead to more significant weight gain — and related complications — over time.  One tip from dietitians is to save the splurges for holiday celebrations. There's no need for guilt when you're enjoying your favorite desserts, but you may be better off if you don't eat them on repeat afterward.    "Enjoy your favorite holiday foods on the actual holidays and try to resume your normal, healthy eating routine every other day in between," said Keri Gans, a registered dietitian and author of "The Small Change Diet."  Follow the link to see all nine tips to avoid holiday weight gain.  Get the list!  Get the TODAY Mobile App Follow TODAY Privacy Unsubscribe