The holiday season is a joyful time of year! It is also a common time of year that we put on additional unwanted weight! We have holiday parties with sugary and fattening foods tempting us at every turn. Home-baked goodies and sweet dessert offerings are difficult for most of us to deny. Indulging in all the festivities and holiday parties with these sugary and fattening foods can significantly increase our weight. In addition, the high sugar content of the holiday foods can impair our immune system and make us more susceptible to cold and flu season!