What People Don’t Know About That Holiday Weight Gain

Many people just accept the fact that they will probably gain weight during the holidays. After all, delicious food and drink are everywhere, from school and office parties to candy bowls on the coffee table. And many are already planning their New Year's resolutions to start yet another diet. But substantial short-term weight gain followed by restrictive dieting could have dire long-term consequences. Research has shown that people with frequent weight fluctuations are more apt to gain weight over time. In fact, habitual dieting is more likely to lead to long-term weight gain than weight loss. As a researcher in nutritional sciences, I think most people are not aware of the potential for lasting effects of holiday weight gain.