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The Real Toll of Holiday Feasting

Weight gained over the holidays takes months to lose!

Researchers found it takes much longer to lose added holiday weight than to gain it! Studies done in three prosperous countries found Americans gained an average of 0.4% over the Christmas holidays, Germans 0.6%, and the Japanese 0.5%. Over Thanksgiving, Americans put on an additional 0.2%. Actually, Americans continue to gain weight until May, then get slimmer until late October--then start gaining again.

PositiveTip: The less you gain during the holidays the less you have to lose later!