EXCLUSIVE: 10 health tips to maintain your weight as you gorge on delicacies this festive season

Festivities and gorging on sweets and other delicacies go hand in hand. Here's how you can enjoy and look fab this festive season, without having to give up on your favourite food

The festive season is upon us and it means we want to look our best! But festivities also mean a lot of binging, especially on sweets and fried stuff. So how do you savour all the goodies and yet celebrate without feeling guilty and bloated? Delhi-based nutritionist and lifestyle advisor Hardiksha Kaur tells us, "A well balanced healthy diet and lifestyle doesn’t let you compromise on your favourite festivities. There are few tips which you can follow which can help you celebrate without the feeling of being guilty."

But she also reminds people that while remaining healthy is important, we shouldn't lose focus on the important thing about festivals - family time, celebration and joy. "Festivals bring us together and allow us to spend time with our family and friends. So focus more on the celebration and less on food and drinks," she advises.

Here are some of Hardiksha's tips for maintaining weight in festive season: