Losing Weight During Winter Is More Difficult, Do You Know The Reason?

Illustration of the reasons for losing weight in winter is more difficult (Freepic)

YOGYAKARTA Cold temperatures seem the most delicious to enjoy warm, fatty, or sweet warm drinks. Of course this makes diet and weight loss programs more difficult in winter.

In winter, gathering with family in a warm living room feels comfortable. When warm, many snacks become snacks. But relaxing too much or the body moves a little bit plus sweet calorie food, it will make the needle move slowly to the right. According to obesity medicine specialist Christopher McGowan, MD. reported by Health, Wednesday, December 18, research confirmed that the average weighted adult increased by about a pound between November and January. This gain in weight, unfortunately, lasted a long time and was difficult to drop.

The evolutionary season is one explanation as to why weight is difficult to drop in winter. At cold temperatures, metabolism slowing down is not the reason. Obviously, specialist in weight loss Sue Decotiis, MD., a change in habits that are significant causes.

"It is highly unlikely that your metabolism will change large enough to affect your weight in winter. The biggest factor affecting weight gain is calorie intake," said Decotitis.

In addition, reduced sunlight also affects weight. In winter, there are also many celebrations. Such as Thanksgiving, Christmas, New AD, and Chinese New Year. Of course the dish is abundant at this moment. Medical nutrition specialist Amy Lee, MD. justifies that people tend to look for warm and comfortable food to get warmth. The combination of winter weather and gathering events during holidays can also make it difficult for you to find time or motivation to exercise. Whether it's out of the rain, or when it's cold it's really good to be lazy or lying down.

"Combination of increasing calorie intake and decreasing activity creates the perfect storm for weight gain," McGowan said.

Other factors that make weight loss difficult in winter, due to biological factors. Many people are sensitive to hormonal fluctuations as the seasons change. Emma Laing, Ph.D., RDN., LD. from Academy of Nutrition and Dietics, University of Georgia, these fluctuations can change moods, appetite, and energy levels. When facing changes in these hormones, people may be interested in high-calorie foods to overcome fatigue and overcome metabolic changes.

As cloudy all day also causes mood swings and also affects your diet. Finally, weight slowly increases. People tend to become more depressed and less active in winter months due to cold weather and especially darkness. It can also increase alcohol intake.

To overcome a number of drivers who find it difficult to lose weight in winter, experts recommend a number of tips. First, avoid coming to an invitation or party in a state of hunger. This will make you eat without calculation. Second, if the body starts to let go when the mood changes, get out of the room. Take a walk for a while to look outside. To be sure, McGowan suggests focusing on finding ways to be active indoors if it is not possible to leave the house due to rain.