April 17, 2015
Avoid Winter Weight Gain
While we are at the tail end of it, many of us are feeling the effects of a long, cold winter. Unfortunately, winter weather doesn’t usually encourage us to get outside and get active with rollerblading, bike rides or runs. Instead, we find comfort in staying at home, cuddled up with a blanket and enjoying warm, hearty dishes such as soups and stews. What’s more is that the lack of sunshine in the northern hemisphere brings about another factor that plays into maintaining a heavier winter weight its called Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD).
It is said that up to 30 % of Americans and up to 50% of Canadians suffer from SAD each year.
If you’re like most people with SAD, your symptoms start in the fall and may continue into the winter months as sun exposure becomes less and less, zapping your energy and making you feel moody.
Symptoms of SAD:
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- tiredness
- fatigue
- depression
- crying spells
- irritability
- trouble concentrating
- body aches
- loss of sex drive
- poor sleep
- decreased activity level
- overeating
- weight gain
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