Several studies have found that more than half of one’s annual weight gain occurs across the span of November to January; and — perhaps more importantly — the unwanted weight gain during this period is not lost.
The holiday season presents additional challenges for persons with obesity. With the holidays approaching and temperatures turning cooler, many of us will alter our energy intake and physical activity levels. During the holiday season, which extends from mid-November to mid-January1…
As we move closer to the holidays, weight gain increases—with the greatest gain occurring in the 10 days after Christmas. As the weather gets cooler and daylight hours become shorter, people spend more time indoors. This can pose challenges, especially…