The holidays may be wrapped up but people will still be looking to enjoy themselves during the upcoming New Year's celebration and a health and nutrition expert hopes the holiday season hasn't left you discouraged.

Monica Nyman is a dietician with the St. Louis District Dairy Council and offers encouragement if your health and nutrition have gone off course this holiday season. She says one thing you can do is be mindful of what may be coming up in your eating schedule.

As you meal plan, keep in mind you need to find protein in your meals and Nyman reminds dairy is a great source of protein.

Nyman also encourages being active and finding a buddy to do that with - she indicates if you have someone who is going to keep you accountable, that is a great way to be consistent.

She also encourages practicing self-care and being there for yourself and being positive while you do that.