Many factors contribute to holiday season weight gain, depression, fatigue and irritability. Poor diet, lack of exercise and emotional tensions coupled with traditional treats like gooey deserts and alcohol add calories and deplete energy. Foods influence the brain's neurotransmitters and affect mood. Dietary strategies can help increase holiday joy without adding pounds.
When a person overeats, they ignore their body's fullness cues and continue to eat until they are uncomfortable. When overeating becomes a regular habit, it leads to weight gain. You can avoid overeating by paying extra attenti...
The average adult gains 1 lb. during the winter holidays, reports "The New York Times." That may not sound like much until you learn that most people never lose that extra weight, adding up year after year. Employing some simpl...
Holiday parties featuring high-calorie dishes and busy holiday schedules make holiday weight gain a reality for many people. Completely avoiding the temptations of the holiday season is difficult, but working out helps you coun...
Overindulgence in alcohol, desserts and traditional holiday treats along with more time eating and less time exercising may leave you with a little less room in your favorite jeans. When it's time to get back on track...
It is difficult not to eat a lot of food that isn't particularly good for you. Also, the holiday season takes place during the winter, and if it is cold where you live you tend to get less physical activity. There are, however,...
