Have yourself a low-carb Christmas

The amount of cookies, cakes, breads and beverages that signify the holiday season can make navigating day-to-day life like running through a minefield for someone following a low-carb eating plan. Sugar is lurking around every corner -- it's hard to resist and downright impossible to avoid. So what do you do? Bring your own snacks, for one thing. String cheese, nuts, an assortment of sliced meats -- you might look strange toting these things around, but if it's what you need to do to avoid the cookie platter, then just do it! You'll avoid the sugar rush and crash and you'll be satisfied without the accompanying guilt.

Other tips? Drink lots of water, eat before the party and don't give up on your exercise routine just because it's the holidays.

Do you have any other suggestions?