So Thanksgiving has just passed, and the roast turkey and mashed potatoes were far delectable for you to resist. Now it's the holidays, and another feast will come forth. So if you notice that you have been growing a belly bulge, there is no need to fret because there are many ways you can lose your love handles. Here are the ten steps for a flatter tummy:

Step 1: Count the calories. Surf the net for websites which can assist you in calculating your caloric needs per day. You only need to provide details such as your age, height, gender, activity level, and of course, weight. Two figures will be displayed, the first one being the maximum caloric count for you to maintain your present weight; and the second one being the calorie count for you to shed some pounds.

Step 2: Make a food diary. Jot down everything you ate. This will help you in monitoring your caloric intake so you can adhere to the diet regimen which can help you lose weight.

Step 3: Eat properly. Make sure you eat the right amount of fat, protein, and carbohydrates daily. Don't omit fat and compensate with more protein, because it might lead to weight gain still. Remember that in order to lose your love handles, you must eat a balanced diet.

Step 4: Eat fruits and vegetables. Besides being ?au naturale,? these foods supply you with important vitamins and minerals. It is important that you consume foods rich in vitamins and low in calories.

Step 5. Feed on fiber. It slows down your digestive processes and it gives you a sensation of ?fullness? for a considerable amount of time.

Step 6. Chow down mini-meals. Eating with small intervals keeps the metabolism going, so you burn more calories. Eat small portions every few hours, so your body will be able to burn fat throughout the day.

Step 7. Abstain from alcohol. It is full of empty calories and have little nutritional values compared to healthier drinks like water. A good alternative though is a glass of red wine a day because it reaps benefits to your heart. Keep it to a glass though!

Step 8. Cardio a week. Perform some cardiovascular exercise for at least 20 minutes a day, for three to four times a week. This form of exercise helps you burn calories, and result to less fat around your body, especially around the tummy area.

Step 9. Lift weights. Weightlifting results in more developed muscle mass, which increases your metabolism, and results in more calories burn every day. This, coupled with cardio exercises, will give you a trimmer waist.

Step 10. Measure yourself. Keep a record, because weight loss surmounting to inches is more accurate by weight loss by pounds.

Remember to follow these 10 cardinal steps religiously and you'll be able to lose your love handles in no time!