This holiday season has brought many challenges, in terms of staying in the box. For the past 4 weeks, there have been so many parties and birthdays and celebrations. This week alone I've have something to be at almost every night. And, with each of those events comes food I should not consume and drinks I should not swallow.
I'm amazed I've lost a pound at all, much less 8! And honestly... I do better understand now how so many people gain weight at this time. There have been claims that the average weight gain during the holidays is approximately 5 pounds, but a NY Times article states otherwise. According to them, most studies show that the average person gains 1-2 pounds in weight during the period between Thanksgiving to New Year's Day. But, they also report that those who are already overweight (which is the majority of the country now), gain more and typically do not lose it. Regardless, all this excess in a short period of time is not healthy.
While I've really enjoyed these past few weeks of celebrations, I will welcome moving past them.
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