At this time of year, the most important thing to do is get your lifestyle back to normal as soon as possible. Any weight gained over the holidays should come off once your lifestyle gets back into the swing of eating at regular times, portion control, and regular physical activity.

To help keep weight in control and your body in shape the holidays, follow these tips:

Avoid skipping meals. Depriving yourself of food throughout the day can lead to overeating late in the day and possible weight gain.

Fuel your body with nutrient-dense snacks. If you can’t sit down to a proper meal, it’s better to snack than to skip a meal altogether. Simple snacks to grab-in-go include: low-fat cottage cheese, vegetable sticks, nuts and fruit.

Take time to get your body moving. Aim for at least 30 minutes a day, on most if not all days. This can be as simple as three 10-minute brisk walks throughout the day.

Keep track of your nibbles. If you tend to graze all day of eating regular meals it’s easy to get carried away and eat more than you really need. Remember to count your snacks as part of your total daily food intake.

Drink plenty of fluids between meals. Women over the age of 19 need about nine cups of fluid per day to keep hydrated. Water, milk, juice, soup, decaffeinated coffee or tea, or herbal tea all count towards your daily fluid needs.

Make sure you get enough sleep. Holidays, jet lag and getting back to work can all disrupt your sleep patterns leaving you tired. Fatigue can trigger snacking and overeating, so make sure you get plenty of rest, ideally the full eight hours.