I was curious about all the statements alot of people make about packing on those unwanted pounds during the holiday season, so I decided to do some research to see if I could find a good, reliable answer. I'm happy to say that I was successful! Before I mention what I found, what is your guess about how many pounds the average American gains during the holiday season? I have to admit that I was wrong in my guess. I guessed about five pounds. A research study shows that the average holiday weight gain is about one pound! I was shocked to find that out. Especially since I thought my guess was slightly conservative. How close was your guess?
The Research was conducted by the National Institute of Child Health and Human Development(NICHD) and the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases(NIDDK), which are Institutes that comprise the National Institutes of Health.
Dr. Jack A. Yanovski,M.D.,Ph.D.,who was the study's principal investigator said,"Although an average holiday weight gain of less than a pound may seem unimportant, the weight was not lost over the remainder of the year. Dr. Yanovski also said "This is a 'good news/bad news' story." He said,"The good news is that people don't gain as much weight as we thought during the holidays. The bad news is that weight gained over the winter holidays isn't lost during the rest of the year."
This research suggests that finding a way to prevent holiday weight gain may help in the prevention of obesity and obesity-related diseases such as heart disease and diabetes.
So, during this holiday season will you be a little more conscious of your weight? When measurements of 165 of the study's volunteers were taken a year after the study began, they had gained about 1.5 pounds over the course of the year. Is there some truth, related to weight management, to the beliefs that some people have about the way you go into the new year being the way you spend the rest of your year? To read more on this subject click here. Thank you for reading and have a healthy,fun and safe holiday season.
Personal Note: Growing up my grandmother always told me to think twice before you speak once because you can't take the words back once you say them. I want to transfer that thought to eating habits. Think twice before you eat once because those potential pounds may stay with you a lifetime!
Quick Tips: Try to stay physically active to help burn calories and try to watch your portion sizes. Try to eat smaller portions.
Brian Francis,Wellness Coach
B. F. Enterprises
www.herbalfix.biz
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