Getting together? Here's how to stay on track.
Enjoy the holiday season and keep moving towards your goals.
By Weight Watchers
Last updated 1 December 2021
Try this!
Go ahead, get social! Follow the steps below to enjoy the holiday season and keep moving toward your goals.
![Imagine an upcoming event or meal. What could make it hard to stay on track? What can you do to make sure that you do? Choose a strategy. Pick one or two from the lists below to address any potential hurdles you think you may face. Spring into action. Come up with a plan for when, where, and how you’ll use the strategy. Before You Go [Image of zucchini] Pile up Points®: Save your weeklies or rollovers for the big event, lean on your ZeroPoint™ foods during the rest of the week, or grow your Budget by adding PersonalPoints™. [Image of menu] Mentally order ahead: Take a peek at the menu in advance and decide what you’ll get. [Image of scale] Bring in balance: Reserve Points to spend on something specific like an appetizer, the meal itself, a dessert, or a drink. Then select other options heavier on ZeroPoint foods. While You’re There [Image of award ribbon] Step up: Order first so you aren’t tempted by what everyone else is getting. [Image of eye] Eye up portions: Choosing a smaller plate can help you pace yourself at a buffet. [Image of happy face] Savor the experience: Eat slowly and relish the taste, aroma, and texture of your meal. (And enjoy the convo too!)](https://v.cdn.ww.com/media/system/cms/uk/1212_Technique_1.jpg "Imagine an upcoming event or meal. What could make it hard to stay on track? What can you do to make sure that you do? Choose a strategy. Pick one or two from the lists below to address any potential hurdles you think you may face. Spring into action. Come up with a plan for when, where, and how you’ll use the strategy. Before You Go [Image of zucchini] Pile up Points®: Save your weeklies or rollovers for the big event, lean on your ZeroPoint™ foods during the rest of the week, or grow your Budget by adding PersonalPoints™. [Image of menu] Mentally order ahead: Take a peek at the menu in advance and decide what you’ll get. [Image of scale] Bring in balance: Reserve Points to spend on something specific like an appetizer, the meal itself, a dessert, or a drink. Then select other options heavier on ZeroPoint foods. While You’re There [Image of award ribbon] Step up: Order first so you aren’t tempted by what everyone else is getting. [Image of eye] Eye up portions: Choosing a smaller plate can help you pace yourself at a buffet. [Image of happy face] Savor the experience: Eat slowly and relish the taste, aroma, and texture of your meal. (And enjoy the convo too!)")
Let’s dive a little deeper...
No matter what your weight-loss or wellness goals look like during this time - or any time - of the year, you can (and should!) still RSVP “yes” to dinners, parties, and whatever other festivities you want. Staying on course is totally possible.
By identifying any potential obstacles that may come up and having a go-to plan, you can spend more time with friends or family and way less time worrying about what you’re going to eat or drink. In the long run, it can make your journey that much more liveable. Definitely something worth toasting to!
