Al Roker says eating healthy might make his holiday season a little less jolly

Bryan Pace/for New York Day after day News Al Roker (focal point) says he stays in shape by riding his bike around town.

ROKER SEES THE LIGHT ON HOLIDAY FOOD

Once chunky weatherman Al Roker says eating more healthfully might make his holiday season a little less jolly — and that’s OK. “My strategy is I don’t deprive myself,” he told us at the Elton John AIDS Foundation Gala. “I have a spoonful of whatever it is I like and that’s that. I just can’t physically eat as much as I used to, alas.”

Roker, who claims he’s down to a lean, mean 175 pounds, still likes food. And lots of it.

“I don’t care what anyone says, I like quantity, (but) physically, I just don’t have the interest in the same amounts as I used to.”

Still, the shrinking Al feels the benefits of his healthier lifestyle.

“I feel excellent. You know, every day is a battle,” he said. “You fight it every day. It’s an addiction. There’s no bolt from the blue — it’s less food, more implementation.

Roker also has a restaurant trick that helps him stay slim.

“If we go to dinner I tell the waiter, ‘Take whatever it is, cut it in half, put the other half in a doggie bag and put the other half on my plate.’ ”

Roker also stays in shape by riding his bike around town, though that may not guarantee a longer life.

“My largest concern is the pedestrians,” he says. “They don’t look, they step off the curb without looking, they walk in the bike lanes. I’m not allowed to ride on the sidewalk, why are they walking in the bike lane?”

MELAS, MAZZA ON THEIR MARRY WAY

VH1’s “Gossip Desk” co-host Chloe Melas and her substantial groom, Brian Mazza, had a wedding for the ages on Oct. 25 in New York City. The duo swapped vows downtown at Grace Church before heading to Capitale for their reception — perfect with a wall of roses and an ice bar. The couple — seen here further than the church — tell us the entire day was “magical.” Chloe adds: “Having my grandmother as my maid of honor was the best part and I’ll cherish it forever.” Mazel Tov you two crazy kids!

KEEPING FASHION AT BEY

This is how Beyoncé does business casual. On her way out of an office building in New York, Mrs. Carter paired a grey leather pencil skirt with a Rails button-down and Dior purse while flashing a huge smile. Queen Bey and Jay Z dressed up daughter Blue Ivy as a mini-Michael Jackson for a Halloween have fun in the west Village. What a Thriller.

POEHLER HAD A BUMPY RIDE ON LAUGH TRACK

Things have worked out pretty well for actress and “Yes Please” writer Amy Poehler, but she had to pay her dues like anyone else.

“Your career is a terrible boyfriend,” she said at the 92nd Road Y. “It will never pay enough attention to you. It will flirt with other people in front of you.” She recalled her first leading role, as Dorothy in “The Wizard of Oz” in the fourth grade. “Dorothy is Hamlet for girls,” she said.

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Actress Amy Poehler says “Your career is a terrible boyfriend.”

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Barbara Walter says “The View” has not changed since her retirement.

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WALTERS EYES A FAMILIAR ‘VIEW’

It’s been two months since ABC revamped the cast of “The View,” but Barbara Walters, who retired from the program in May, says nothing’s changed. “It’s different women but it still does politics, it still does issues of the day, it still does humor, it still does a fashion show every now and then,” she told us at the Women’s Media Focal point Awards in SoHo. “I don’t think it’s changed that much.” She says, “I think ‘The View’ is doing just fine.”

AWARDS ARE HOT ITEMS

Garnishing will be the focal point of attention Monday at the 2014 ACE Awards, celebrating the Garnishing Council’s 20th anniversary. Celebs including Coco Rocha, Dakota Fanning, Kerry Washington, Flo Rida, Nina Garcia and Carolyn Murphy are expected to attend the Cipriani 42nd Road event recognizing retailers and designers who specialize in all the little things. We’re told a special logo made with over 60 different types of Swarovksi crystals worth $ 250,000 was crafted for the event.

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Coco Rocha is expected to attend the Cipriani 42nd Road event.

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Padma Lakshmi is release but in no rush to mingle.

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SINGLE-MINDED PADMA

“Top Chef” star Padma Lakshmi is release but in no rush to mingle. The 44-year-ancient TV personality told us at Cipriani Wall Road that she doesn’t have a lot of time to look for her prince charming and doesn’t much care for fairy tales. “I’m against all these princesses because they just lay around and wait to be kissed and saved, and I think they’re really dull,” she said, adding, but, that she really loved Disney’s “Frozen.”

BOSWORTH, POLISH: SHADY PAIR

Just a couple of jet-setters in like. Kate Bosworth and actor-director husband Michael Polish stroll through LAX wearing standard celebrity off-duty looks, including sunglasses indoors. Bosworth, in Coach coat, was all smiles, perhaps because she just finished a long stretch filming “Life on the Line” in Canada.

ALICIA & SWIZZ: AFFAIR OF THE ART

Alicia Keys spoke to us about her first date with now-hubby Swizz Beats, telling Confidenti@l it was all about showing her art. “My husband is an art lover and he’s always introducing me to art and he’s always taking me to the coolest, most fascinating places,” she said. “On our first date he introduced me to an artist named Erté, who became one of my favorite artists. It’s always gorgeous how he teaches me and we teach each additional.”

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Jenna Dewan-Tatum keeps things cool and casual in a denim top at the Savannah Film Festival in Georgia.

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Emma Watson pumps up the drama in Balenciaga at the BAFTA Jaguar Brittania Awards at the Beverly Hilton in Beverly Hills.

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SEEN AND HEARD

Gabrielle Union toasting her birthday with Moet & Chandon Champagne at the Hyde Lounge in Miami. … Supporters of the Park Avenue Armory gathered for an unforgettable 2014 gala honoring theater director Peter Sellars. The deception-themed night raised $ 2,009,700 to support activist works in the performing and visual arts. … Sting’s wife, Trudie Styler, arriving at the launch of the Battersea Power Rank project and shouting gleefully, “Now, let’s have a drink!” … Rashida Jones hitting an event for the New Guard, overheard saying she “wasn’t going to get any further by waiting for others to make opportunities for me.”

THAT’S WHAT THEY SAID

‘I looked in the mirror and I was, like, “They’re incredible.”’ — Tameka ‘Tiny’ Harris, wife of rapper T.I., on her eye color surgery.

‘How is she so darn pretty and functional and mood stable.’ — Robert Downey Jr. on his pregnant wife, Susan.