Holiday season is dangerous territory for dieters, iVillagers share their tips for making sure holiday overeating is kept at bay

'This summer I have been taking what I eat very seriously. I want to continue to eat healthy and exercise. However, I am about to go to the beach with some friends who eat whatever they want. Please help me stay on my diet.'
- iVillager

Here are some wonderful tips that iVillagers have used to combat holiday gluttony.

Keep moving!
When on the beach, I have been trying to avoid being sedentary. I built sand castles with my daughter and played with her in the water and took long walks. I would make us dinner at our apartment and then have a treat later when we went on another walk. I felt a lot less tempted by all the 'junk food' we encountered when we filled up at home on healthy food.
-Nancy

Pack Healthy
Take an apple or other fruit that you can stick in your backpack or purse; when your friends or family are eating a snack you don't want, eat your fruit. I even take fruit to football matches so I don't go for the burgers.
-Debbie

Chew on this
Really chew all of your food and enjoy what you are eating. You don't need to eat a large portion of junk food, just a small but delicious taste.
-iVillager

Stay Busy
Don't let yourself get bored because there is so much to do on holiday. Keeping yourself busy with fun activities should keep you from snacking too much.
-iVillager

When you are out sightseeing, food is the last thing on your mind. Yet when it is mealtime, you usually want to eat at a new restaurant and try the new fare. I drink at least two glasses of water before the meal ever gets there. That fills my stomach us some. I skip the appetisers and always get a salad. I know how boring salads are, but if you really don't want to overindulge, that is the way to go.
-iVillager

I start with a very light breakfast, like yogurt or a piece of fruit. Usually I eat lunch at a restaurant if I'm on holiday, so I try to eat something light, like a salad or soup, or even a sandwich. I realise that is kind of boring, especially at a nice restaurant, but it works. Then at dinner I splurge on whatever I want. I usually manage to stay at my pre-holiday weight. However, I do not eat a whole basket of bread that is placed in front of me like some restaurants will do. I usually eat one, possibly two pieces and push the basket aside. I never eat my entire meal either.
-iVillager