Do you love holidays but hate the increase weight that follows? You are not alone.

Holidays are happy days with pleasure and delicious foods. Many people, however, are worried about the weight that comes along with the delicious foods.

With proper planning, though, it is possible to control your weight. The idea is to enjoy the holidays but not to eat too much. You don’t have to turn away from the foods that you enjoy. The following suggestions may be of some help to you.

Do not miss meals. Before you leave home for a feast, have a small, low-fat snack. This may help to keep you from getting too excited before delicious foods.

Begin with clear soup, fruit or vegetables. A large glass of water before you eat may help you feel full. Use a small plate; a large plate will encourage you to have more than enough.

Better not have high-fat foods. Dishes that look oily or creamy have much fat in them.

Choose lean meat. Fill your plate with salad and green vegetables.

If you have a sweet tooth, try mints and fruit. They don’t have fat content as cream and chocolate.

Don’t let exercise take a break during the holidays. A 20-minute walk after a meal can help burn off excess calories.

【小题1】Holidays are happy days with pleasure but they may ________.

A．bring weight problems

B．bring you much trouble in your life

C．make you worry about your foods

D．make you hate delicious foods

【小题2】In order to really enjoy your holidays without putting on weight, you’d better ________.

A．drink much water and have vegetables only

B．not eat much food in high fat

C．not accept invitations to feasts

D．turn away from delicious foods

【小题3】According to the passage, ________ is a necessary part to stop you from putting on weight.

A．clear soup	B．water
C．calories of energy	D．physical exercise

【小题4】Many people can’t help putting on weight after the holidays because they ________.

A．can’t control themselves

B．go to too many feasts

C．enjoy delicious foods

D．can’t help turning away from the foods