1. Eat Slowly

The way people get that "I'm so full that I have to unbuckle my
belt" feeling is by eating a ton of food very quickly. If you
chew slowly, put your utensils down in between bites, and focus
more on conversation and less on eating, you body's "full"
feeling will be able to catch up with how much food you are
eating. Eating slower also gives your metabolism more time to
rev up, which means more calories of the holiday meal are burned
faster.

2. Don't Drink Alcohol

Alcohol slows down your metabolism considerably, and combined
with all that fatty food, that means a lot will be stored as
fat. If you opt for water instead, you are more likely to burn
more of the food you eat.

3. Eat a small meal before going to the feast

To keep your willpower strong in the face of tempting sweets,
eat a small meal before you go to the party. To help maintain
that full feeling, it should be high and protein and healthy
fats, like fish. It might also help to take a bag of walnuts
with you to the party. When you start to feel tempted by
something extremely sugary, just chew a couple nuts instead for
a near instant sense of satiety.

4. Don't Eat the Pie Crust

You can still safely indulge in holiday treats while minimizing
your fat intake. Choose what pie you want the most, and just
scoop out the filling. The piecrust is often loaded with lard,
and pie tastes just as good without it. It's also a good idea
to not opt for ice cream and whipped cream.

5. Don't Eat the Turkey Skin