Get Healthy Now with Denise Thomson, Why Do Fall and Winter cause Weight Gain

Good morning and welcome to Get Healthy Now with Denise Thomson, Certified Health and Wellness Coach, Nurse, Fitness Trainer, Educator, Speaker and Published Best Selling Author.

Why do people gain weight in Fall/Winter: 20 Reasons)? What has changed? Weather, leaves change color, morning fog, shorter days - longer nights...

Too much sleep

Colder Weather

SAD Seasonal Affective Disorder

Holiday Meals

Comfort Foods

Holiday Drinking

Holiday Office Treats

Special Coffee Drinks

Dog gets less fresh air

Evolution

Sugar is Everywhere

You are already Overweight

You're Extra Groggy

Metabolism Increases

Less Fresh Produce

You're Bundled Up

Dinner Dates

Holiday Spiced and Flavored Foods

Increased Salt Intake

Missed Meals

People are eating more Junk Food Than Ever: Chart from healthline, 1889 - 2009

Away from home, family, friends 1889 7%   2009 25 - 27%

Fast Food 1927  1%     2009 20 - 25%

Home 1889 93%    2009 53 - 55%

Sugar Consumption in Kg per person:

yr 1700  2 - 3%:   2000 65 - 70 Kg/person

Obesity Prevalence yr 1880 5%;  2000 50+%

Importance:

Weight gain: Heart attack, stroke, unhealthy mind and body affecting finances as Dr visits cost a lot of money and medication even more. Prevention is better than cure.

Recap: #healthybody, #healthymind, #healthyfinances. Want to improve your life, your habits one at the time, contact me for a free 30 minute consultation, so we can see if we are a fit to journey together towards optimal health.

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Until next week, stay happy, healthy, empowered