Just as we are getting used to pumpkins and brightly colored leaves, dietitians are flooded with questions from health conscience individuals on how to navigate the holiday season without gaining weight. Some even dare to dream of waking up on New Year's Day a bit thinner than they are now. Can this be accomplished? Yes, you can make it through the holidays unscathed, happy, and hopeful. Your resolution can start now, and continue on through the New Year! Join this web-chat and Beth Czerwony, M.S.R.D. L.D, will help you stay on track and provide you with tools to promote success and overcome obstacles.<br><br> Nearly half of adults set goals to lose weight and start exercising. According to the Center for Disease Control, over the last 20 years there has been a dramatic increase in obesity in the United States. And in 2009, the overall self-reported obesity prevalence in the United States was 26.7%.<br><br> Making a commitment to lose weight is a commendable first step in fighting the rise in obesity. Maybe you have even started to lose some weight, and want to stay on track during this indulgent, calorie-rich time of year. It is important to stick to your plan!<br><br> Join us to learn about tips that will help you to easily and effortlessly navigate the holiday season, without feeling deprived, and without adding on pounds.<br><br> Beth Czerwony, M.S. R.D. L.D., is a Registered Dietician within the Digestive Disease Institute’s Center for Human Nutrition at Cleveland Clinic.<br><br> Cleveland Clinic Digestive Disease Institute (DDI) is the first of its kind to unite all specialists within one unique, fully integrated model of care - aimed at optimizing patient experience. At DDI we offer patients the most advanced, safest and proven medical and surgical treatments primarily focused on the gastrointestinal tract. Our Institute includes:<br><br> • Colorectal Surgery<br> • Gastroenterology & Hepatology<br> • General Surgery<br> • Hepato-pancreto-biliary and Transplant Surgery<br> • Human Nutrition<br><br> Cleveland Clinic Digestive Disease Institute has been ranked second in the nation by U.S. News & World Report’s Best Hospitals Survey since 2003, and highest in Ohio since 1990.