Birthday's + Holiday's = Disaster

Ok, so my birthday is in 3 days and Thanksgiving is in 4 days. I have a few invitations for dinner out with my friends and family and I am headed to Hickory, NC to enjoy Thanksgiving with my Brother and his family (whom I haven't seen in a year.) I don't want to ruin it by trying to find a gym and packing my food, but I have to stay on track. So, I will start my week off right with clean eating, and my normal workouts (and lifts) and try to plan my days off from the gym on the days that I am away. I plan on packing my jump rope and outdoor running clothes (I am glad I am starting to enjoy running outside) because you can truly run anywhere.
So, my tips for making it through the holidays or any special occasion that is either planned or unplanned.

1. Try to plan ahead or prep enough food for unexpected events.
2. Have a backup plan for your workouts (either a workout you can do indoors at your house or hotel, or pack something to take with you - an Exercise DVD, jump-rope or bands.
3. Don't change your eating schedule - if you eat every 3 hours stay on track and use a small plate for your holiday dinners.
4. if you must have some sweets let it be something you can't get everyday like your grandmother's fudge (not chocolate chip cookies).
5. Drink plenty of water. When you get thirsty your body sends out hunger cues, because there is water in our food.
6. DON'T OVER INDULGE!!!!
7. REMEMBER YOUR GOALS AND HOW FAR YOU HAVE COME!