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Cold Turkey
Tis the season to be jolly, which is a polite way of saying "fat." Our makeover subjects, Abigail Einstein and Sasha Charnin Morrison, want their holidays to be happy -- but not in any way jolly. They checked in with Pamela Peeke, a Bethesda, Maryland-based doctor and nutritionist, to develop a strategy before the cycle of cocktail parties begins. "This is the best time of year to learn the fine art of tasting," Peeke says. "When you go to parties, have a little bit of the food you love. But remember that after the third forkful, the taste is deadened anyway, and you're just exercising your mouth" -- and expanding your thighs.
By J. Courtney Sullivan
Sasha Charnin Morrison, 39, fashion market director
MORRISON SAYS: "In the past, holidays have included a lot of food and a lot of booze. I would eat everything that was offered without even thinking about it. I don't really drink anymore, and I don't even have the desire to eat the way I used to, because as good as the food tastes in the moment, I know it will make me feel gross later." PEEKE SAYS: "When Sasha puts her mind to something, she does it and tries to be as reasonable as possible. During the holidays, Sasha should try to keep up with exercise, adding time to her regular cardio routine to make up for any extra calories she takes in. She should also ...