Times in Your Life,The Holidays and Weight Gain

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The holidays are fast approaching and this is the time of the year when we have problems sticking to a weight loss program.

It really doesn't matter how old you are -- if you regularly eat more calories than you burn, you'll gain weight. But there are certain times in your life when the probability of unwanted weight gain goes up. Let's start with those college days:

Weight Gain From the Freshman Fifteen

College is an exciting time for young adults, and it's also a time when people tend to gain weight. A study from Cornell University showed that the average freshman gained more than four pounds during the first 12 weeks on campus.
For many freshmen, the temptation to indulge in junk food and pile on the portions in the dining hall leads to this weight gain. Another reason for the freshman fifteen is decreasing physical activity and combining study time with snacking time.

Living Together and Gaining Weight Together

The next stage that often brings on additional weight gain is when you get married or move in with your life-partner.
While married people tend to be healthier than single people, there is also a tendency to gain weight.
Why does this happen? It may be due to a reduction in physical activity because it's tempting to stay home and snuggle on the couch with a nice glass of wine. Also, when some people find a partner, they may no longer feel the need to pay much attention to their weight. Another reason may be due to the desire to take care of each other and indulge in comfort foods together.
  • Weight Gain and Eating for Two
Weight gain during pregnancy is normal, and it may take more than a year after the birth of your baby to lose all that extra weight. It isn't always easy, though. If your eating habits changed during the nine months of pregnancy, you'll have to change them back to return to your healthy weight. During pregnancy is also the time the husband tends to add pounds. And for the husband the pounds don't drop off that easy. For some of us the pounds never come off.

Holiday Weight Gain

The holiday season is the time when everyone tends to gain weight for two reasons. First of all, it's a colder time of the year and your primal instinct is to eat more to keep warm. Second is the Holidays. So over the Holidays we all add a pound or two and because of the cold weather we continue to over eat until the weather gets warmer. I know adding a couple pounds doesn't seem like much, but it adds up over the years.
Many people indulge themselves with the good intentions of making New Years resolutions, but why not get a head start on January and stay healthy during the holidays?

Tips to Avoid Holiday Weight Gain

  • Eat a light and healthy snack before going to holiday parties so you are less likely to eat too much after you arrive. Never go to a party hungry.
  • Don't hover around the buffet table where the sights and smells of delicious treats are too tempting.
  • Keep your exercise program going. If you do indulge in a few treats, you may wish to increase your daily exercise time to burn off the extra calories.
  • Keep your alcohol consumption in check. Alcohol has extra calories you don't need, and large amounts can deplete thiamine and folate in your body.
  • If you're determined to indulge, make sure to drink a glass of water between every adult beverage.
  • Offer nutritious foods at holiday meals. Greens and colorful fruits and vegetables are festive, delicious and healthy.
  • Don't pour on the extra sauces and gravies. Keep your dessert portions tiny.

Weight Gain During the Middle Years

Middle age begins at age 41, and it can be a fascinating time. The kids are older and maybe even out of the house. Your career and professional goals are being met, and life (and physical activity) may start to slow down a bit.
A slower lifestyle pace may be nice, but this isn't the time to decrease your physical activity. Don't start eating too much junk food now, either. Obesity in middle age leads to chronic health problems like cardiovascular disease, diabetes, and dementia later in life.

If you're already overweight or obese, this is the time to lose weight because the rest of your life depends on it.

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