Holiday weight gain is a common concern for many adults. Many seasonal holidays may encourage overeating, sedentary behavior, and consumption of calorie-rich foods. In fact, between min-November to mid-January, adults gain on average 1 pound. This may not seem like a lot, but most people don’t lose the extra baggage. Therefore, holiday’s no matter what time of the year, may be one of the biggest contributors to total annual weight gain.
- Be active with family and friends
- Watch your portion sizes
- Practice mindful eating
- Get plenty of sleep
- Control your stress levels
- Bring a healthy dish to share
- Limit liquid calories
- Plan ahead
- Skip seconds
- Keep meals balanced with high protein