Why you shouldn’t worry (much) about weight gain during the holidays
By Rose Kennedy Troy Warren for CNT #Health Experts say you shouldn’t put too much pressure on yourself, but also should go crazy with the treats Way too many holiday food temptations are usually a nurse’s reality, but it’s a health myth that holiday weight gain is a huge concern. According to a study that used wireless scale data from 2,924 people, holiday weight gain usually reaches just about 0.7% of a person’s lightest annual weight, so about a pound for the average adult. “This is far less than the 7 to 10 pounds often cited this time of year,” registered dietitian Cynthia…