(Weight Loss Wednesday)
Gaining weight during the holidays is common, especially for those of us who struggle with weight in general.
It’s a time for feasts, parties, family get-togethers, candy, pies, and mindless snacking.
Even during COVID without parties or get-togethers, so many holiday traditions revolve around food that it’s a nightmare for those who have to watch what we eat.
Why we gain weight over the holidays
Does this sound familiar:
… Read moreWhile catching up with your family, you graze on hors d’oeuvres laid out on the table, paying no attention to how much you eat. Then sit down for the salad and appetizers.
You have some of this, some of that, and that other thing’s so delicious you can’t pass it up.
Then the main course. Turkey and gravy and stuffing and mashed potatoes and yams and Mom’s signature souffle, then your plate’s overflowing, when you realize you haven’t gotten any of Aunt Merle’s hashbrown casserole, plus six other dishes you haven’t even seen yet, so you start a second plate.