Ask Dr. Schwarz

How can I say no to my mother-in-law's famous, irresistible, to-die-for holiday chocolate pecan pie?

Are you sure you want to say no? Because that sounds like a piece of pie worth having―decadent, delicious, special. Is it really that one piece of pie that is the worry? Or is it what might follow like more treats, the next day’s eating out of control, possibly even more pie or cookies or whatever holiday leftovers and gifts are lying around tempting you.

Suppose you work that luscious piece of pie right into your holiday eating plan. Can you plan to have it, enjoy it guilt free, and prepare yourself to eat other things in moderation?

Plan, plan, plan and you can eat your pie and have weight control too.