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That said, moderation is still the name of the party food game, says Teng. “There aren’t any foods I avoid, nor do I think there should be. The holiday season comes around once a year, so you should just enjoy it,” she says. “Rather than binge-eating and feeling bad after, you’ll find yourself in a happier and healthier mindset if you approach the holiday season and all its wonderful foods with moderation.” Dealing with long-term weight maintenance boils down to consistency and recognising that it is a marathon and not a sprint, says Teng.