Holiday Give Back 2009 photos
12/16/2009

Rep. Bennie Thompson and reality TV star Omarosa were among the attendees of Holiday Give Back 2009, a reception for Calvary Women's Services on Capitol Hill....

Preparing a meal for area shelters during the holiday season
12/15/2009

By Jennifer LaRue Huget
The Washington Post
Thursday, December 17, 2009

This the most challenging time of year for those of us watching our weight. We feast and nibble our way through the holidays, and if we try to skip the season's gustatory delights, it feels downright Grinch-like.

But there is a way to indulge your enthusiasm for holiday foods without packing on pounds. Instead of focusing on your own wining and dining, you could channel your energy into cooking for others. And, in the spirit of the season, why not shift your attention from baking for friends and...