It’s that time of year when Christmas parties pack the schedule and pack on the pounds. Since most Americans gain an average of 5-10 pounds over the Holidays, it’s just one more thing to stress out about. Most of us are already stressed out enough about getting all the right gifts, throwing the best parties, mailing those silly Christmas cards, decorating the perfect tree, attending all the necessary Holiday functions and making the rounds with all the family with out hurting anyone’s feelings. The last thing we need to stress about is our weight.