Staying healthy around the holidays can seem like a hopeless challenge. Between all of the holiday parties and stress, I’m surprised when I’m able to maintain my weight. This year my usual not so healthy habits returned a little early with a sinus infection that turned into an ear infection that kept me from working out for over 2 weeks. Once I kicked the infections and got my into my workouts that’s when the birthday parties and holiday parties started. Oh the cake, hot dogs, candy, and booze. And then I just survived Thanksgiving. While I love all of the…