Fat Season!!

What's up party people? I didn't forget about you.

Here's the deal - fat season is upon us. What with Halloween candy , Thanksgiving turkey and Chrismahanakwanzakah dinner, sweets, eggnog, etc - we're all getting fat. Let's not even talk about the dark and cold that leads one into hibernation all season. Let's just say that the winter coat is going on for most of us (and I'm not talking about a Bubble Goose).

What does this have to do with prom? Well, most people freak out and try to look better than they've ever looked once they're presented with formal wear. And, while you could probably get all extra-sexy between New Year's and May, why not start thinking about your eating and dieting habits now so that you don't have to get all anorexic then? Don't say that I don't look out for you.

So, with that in mind, I have found the best online sources for healthy eating and dieting that will help you lose (or maintain) your weight the fun, healthy and sane way.

• My personal favorite is SparkTeens. This extension of SparkPeople was started by one of the early employees of eBay with the massive riches that he got when that company blew up. This website gives you FREE food advice and recipes, personalized workout plans and it provides communities that you can join to find workout buddies or people that you can talk to about your challenges. Last, but not least, you can also win a $5000 scholarship when you join. You really don't have anything to lose.
  

• Another site that's doing a good job is CosmoGirl! (I'm not super excited about it. The exclamation point is part of the proper name.) If you read the magazine, you know that each month features an exercise section. Well, they've compiled all of the exercises in one place on their website so that you can get the perfect workout plan for whatever it is that you're working on (delts, gloits, croits, whatever). There's also a nutrition section so that you can learn delicious alternatives for Wendy's fries (put the Frosty down!!) They even have a prom workout for you and a CosmoGirl! group on SparkTeens that you can join.

• And for the guys, don't feel left out (you can totally do either of the ones above), but also check out this No-Gym workout from Men's Health. It's a totally free, 8 week workout that apparently helped 20,000 guys lose weight. Get cut; make the ladies swoon. That's all I'm sayin'.

Alright, so put down the hot chocolate and cookies. You'll thank me when Jan. 1st comes around and you don't have to make that resolution to lose 20 pounds of turkey gut.