Gained weight over the holidays? Experts warn against extreme dieting

Many believe that shedding pounds quickly after suddenly gaining weight is both possible and ideal. But while it may sound appealing, experts say the healthier and more sustainable approach is to lose weight slowly, even if it was gained quickly. Contrary to popular belief, the idea that people gain 2 to 3 kilograms during holidays is exaggerated. Research suggests that the average weight gain during festive periods is typically less than half a kilogram. A 2000 study published in the New England Journal of Medicine (NEJM) examined the myth that Americans gain about 5 pounds (2.27 kilograms) during Thanksgiving. Researchers tracked 195 adults before, during and after the holiday season and found that the average gain was only 0.37 kilograms. A 2016 NEJM study comparing weight changes across the United States, Germany and Japan found similar results. Tracking 2,924 participants over a year, researchers observed an average weight increase of around 0.3 percent. Specifically, participants in Japan gained 0.3 percent during the late-April to early-May “Golden Week,” those in Germany gaiWeiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei Korea Times Weiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei Korea Times