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Halloween Survival Guide

From picking pumpkins to passing out non-edible treats, here are 10 sure ways to survive this Halloween.

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Get in the Spirit and
Decorate your front yard!

Moving around your yard can burn up to 100 calories.

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Hand out healthier or
non-candy treats.

A Halloween-themed prize can be just as fun and more memorable than a piece of candy.

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Go pumpkin picking!

Walking the pumpkin patch, taking pictures, and picking pumpkins can burn up to 100 calories.

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Get in your steps by walking from house to house while trick-or-treating.

Set a record for most houses visited!

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Find the perfect size bucket to set a limit on how much candy you collect.

Say no to the pillow case!

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Have a sensible meal or smoothie

Before trick-or-treating to reduce temptation.

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Enjoy your favorite candy in small portions.

A fun-sized bag of candy-coated chocolates is just 100 calories; so are 13 pieces of candy corn or 1 peanut butter cup.

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Bring your leftover candy to work to share with your coworkers.

The more you share, the less you eat!

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Drink lots of water!

Staying well hydrated can help you control your craving for sweets.

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Plan a party more focused on fun than food!

Try a spooky-themed scavenger hunt around your home.