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How to avoid holiday weight gain

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It's that time of year again, when a lot of us loosen our belts and prepare for an over-indulgence of comfort foods and sweet treats.

Although it may seem impossible at times, there are ways to get through the holidays without packing on a few extra pounds.

"It's not the one day that's the problem," said Registered Dietitian Valerie Edwards, with Providence Portland Medical Center.

Edwards said go ahead – indulge! Just don't eat like that every day for the rest of the holiday season.

"For a lot of people, it just becomes two months of overeating and that's where the problems occur," she said.

Edwards suggests saving those "extra" calories for special days and on foods that you really love.

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