Released on = January 4, 2006, 11:34 pm

Press Release Author = bridgetallen

Industry = Food & Beverage

Press Release Summary = A recent study shows low calorie meals may be more important
between Thanksgiving and New Year's Day because most Americans gain weight during
this time.

Press Release Body = A recent study shows low calorie meals may be more important
between Thanksgiving and New Year's Day because most Americans gain weight during
this time.

During the holiday season, there tends to be more high calorie and fattening foods
available to temp the taste buds. The result of this temptation is an average of a
5 pound weight increase between Thanksgiving and New Year's Day, according to a
recent study. Even more discouraging is, according to the New England Journal of
Medicine, the average American does not lose the weight they gain during this time
of year. Therefore, over a decade a considerable amount of weight may amass if it
goes on unchecked.

The Lancet medical journal suggests part of the reason for holiday weight gain is
the availability of food and snacks. As part of a study they found most people will
eat the same amount of food at mealtimes regardless of if they have snacked or not.
This implies that the body is accustomed to eating a predetermined amount of food at
mealtimes. Therefore, high calorie snacks are not balanced by less eating during
breakfast, lunch, or dinner. However, if precautions are taken and calories
watched, this weight gain can be avoided.
http://www.lowcaloriemeals3.com/articles/low-calorie-meals.html has more information
on low calorie meals.

The real key to weight loss and management lies within consistent eating, according
to the International Journal of Obesity. Some people tend to overindulge during the
holiday season with plans of losing the extra pounds after the New Year. However,
this is rarely the case. People that intake consistent amounts of food and calories
are considerably more likely to control weight gain and maintain a more healthy
body. On the other hand, fluctuations in eating during holiday and vacation times
causes weight gain that is not easily reduced.

For more information go to
http://www.lowcaloriemeals3.com/articles/low-calorie-meals.html

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