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Whether it's working out, getting enough sleep or keeping our diet on track, most of us try to do our due diligence during the week. Once the weekend hits, though, all bets are off. Whether it's diving headfirst into a box of wine (or Twinkies), it's okay if your habits loosen up once the clock strikes 5 p.m. on Friday.

Even if you don't chronically indulge on Saturday and Sunday, there's always the long weekend away or wedding celebration where you throw the rules out the window. No matter what your vice, or how often it creeps up, you may find yourself on Monday with a less-than-ideal number on the scale. Don't fret! We've got a few tricks up our sleeve to help you get back on track.

Click here for post-weekend diet damage control.