In need of tips for maintaining control for the holidays!

How about planning a reward, maybe even a daily one if necessary, just until the end of the year If you are eating with family or friends, be reasonable, eat only what you really want to, no need to try every option and eat only until you are almost full. Your reward can be indulging in something that you really look forward to having (mine would be dessert), still keep it at a serving but allow yourself to mentally enjoy it. Also, try adding some exercise into your days, take a walk or a bike ride - that offers some balance.

Don't think about it too much, if you give the thought of "Oh no, its the holidays" and you associate binging with it, its just bringing more anxiety(What ive found to be true) Basically take it day by day and eat what you want just don't go overboard. You need flexibility in your food habit, i wouldn't suggest in rewarding yourself with a specific food. I mean food isin't your enemy here, having some cake, chocolate, that fries are not going to hinder anything. The more you tell yourself "No" on a certain food , the more it'll backfire on you. It all comes down to moderation.