Tip:
Highlight text to annotate it
X
How to Avoid Winter Weight Gain. If you don't pack on those extra pounds in winter, you
won't have to struggle to lose them again in the spring. Save yourself the hassle and
stay trim year-round with these proven methods. You will need Journal Daily exercise Weekly
weigh-ins Tangible rewards Healthy diet and sun exposure (optional). Step 1. Keep a journal
with all the tricks that helped you successfully lose weight in warm weather, like eating more
fruit and salads and exercising, and adapt them for winter. Step 2. Exercise daily for
60 minutes. It's okay to break it up into smaller increments; park further from your
destination and walk briskly, take the stairs, or hop on a treadmill. Getting out in the
sun, even if it's very cold, will give your mood a natural boost that you may be getting
from fatty snacks. Step 3. Weigh yourself at least once a week to keep weight from creeping
up on you. Step 4. Write down the pros and cons of how you felt physically, mentally,
and spiritually before you lost the weight and after. You'll begin to focus on the benefits
of losing weight -- such as fitting into all your old clothing and having more energy -- which
will keep you motivated. Reward yourself with little gifts when you reach incremental goals.
Step 5. Practice portion control and eat a balanced diet of protein, fats, and carbohydrates.
Consuming slightly more protein and less fat may help you feel satisfied and curb weight
gain. Now when spring rolls around, you can dust off that old bathing suit and wear it
proudly. Did you know One study found that Americans only gain about a pound during the
winter holiday season but that the extra weight accumulates through the years and may be a
major factor in obesity later in life.