Lose Weight in Winter

Tips to FIGHT Winter Weight Gain

8/24/2016

Studies show that we tend to eat more during the winter months, not including the Holidays, with the average person gaining at least one to two pounds – and those who are already overweight likely to gain a lot more. Why does this happen? Why do we get hungry when temperatures drop and suddenly it's dark most of the day? What can we do in order to keep the extra weight off this year? One obvious thing we can do is keep the alcohol under control. Below are some additional tips to help you fight the winter bulge.

Understand why your hungry when your old
There’s no other way to say it: being cold will make you hungry. Why? This is because carbs play an important role in warming up our bodies. When we start getting cold, our brain tells us to search for carbs to help our body heat itself. The problem is when we eat a large amount of carbs, more than what our bodies actually need, the result is weight gain.

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Soak up some sun
Lack of sunlight can trigger a drop in the feel-good brain chemical serotonin, leading to depression—and cravings. Avoid carb binges by getting as much natural light as possible; you’ll get benefits even if it’s overcast. Drink your morning cup of coffee outside, work by a window (if you can), and take at least 15 minutes to walk on your lunch break. A well-lit home and office can help as well.

Don't cut out carbs
To make sure your serotonin level doesn’t drop low enough to trigger an all-out binge, you’ll want to eat some carbs, but save them for late afternoon or early evening, when serotonin dips and cravings tend to start. In other words, carefully time your carbohydrate attack, and eat the good-for-you complex carbs that are low in processed junk.

Cook with winter veggies
You may have enjoyed delicious farm-stand tomatoes all summer, but the produce that’s naturally in season in winter is your secret weapon for keeping off the pounds. In a study conducted by Brazilian Researchers, people who ate the most dark-green and orange fruits and veggies lost the most weight in six months. Winter veggies include broccoli, carrots, kale, oranges, spinach, sweet potatoes, Swiss chard, and winter squash.

Move more indoors
A Michigan State University study found that people who are active outdoors in spring and summer, working in their gardens for instance, drop that activity when the weather changes - and many don’t make up for it.

So even if you’re eating the same amount of food as you did in July, you’re not moving around as much, leading the scale to inch up. Find an indoor activity you love so much that you’ll do it often. Like video games? Try Nintendo Wii Fit: You can perfect your virtual ski jump or hula hooping form and more. Or get involved with a group fitness class. If you have the will power and dedication, workout at home - that way, you don't even have to face the cold!

Consider Taking Pics of Your Food
Studies find that generally food journals can double your weight loss. But who has time to write down everything they eat? Solution: Now there are apps available that allow you to convert photos of your food into calories. I am sure that the conversion is not 100%, but the who can argue with the simplicity and convenience?

If you find your body growing horizontally each year, specifically in the winter, try some of these tips to keep your weight loss efforts in place. Do you have any tips to share on fighting winter weight gain? - Bodynista

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