The holidays are an especially difficult time to avoid extra calories and weight gain. We find the office full of delicious offerings on decorative holiday plates at every corner. And who can resist? Very few of us can! Thats why many of us gain several pounds during this time of year. Family functions, visiting relatives and holiday parties seem to take us away from exercise and conscientious food choices, and focus our attention on enjoying life, eating, drinking and good company. Not all bad certainly, but not all good either, if all that enjoyment comes at the price of extra pounds and an enlarging waistline. So what can you do to prevent the holiday bulge? Here are a few tips to help you avoid overindulging: