Posts Tagged ‘winter weight gain’

Winter weight gain is a recurring problem for many people, particularly as we get older. I’m sure you are familiar with the theory that we are genetically predisposed to store more fat as winter approaches.  Extra layers of fat on the body were probably vital to survival for our ancestors, both to protect against the cold, then to be used as fuel in the late winter and early spring when food was scarce.  It was probably wise to eat more after harvest time in the fall, when food was plentiful.  Read the rest of this entry »