The holiday season is a time most will use to celebrate with friends and family, but for many its also a time of over eating and weight gain.

The National Institute of Health tells us that holiday eating can result in an extra pound or two to your total weight every year.

Jolene Rommelaere, registered dietitian with the Cypress Health Region shares some of her tips she gives to clients.

"First of all, never go to a party hungry. You will over-eat guaranteed. Remember to eat a small healthy snack before going to a holiday party, it just helps so you don't over indulge."

She also says to really scan the holiday table and take the ones that will most satisfy you.

She added that alcohol can really rack up extra calories, "the bottom line would be to use the 80/20 rule with food so if you eat really well 80% of the time there is always that room for 20% indulgence."

Dietitians say skipping meals is also a common faux paus that will lead to excessive eating later.