As summer approaches up north, it is time to change your wardrobe for something less warm and bulky. Most of us opt for summer clothing that is lighter and often more revealing which means the the unflattering bulges will show quite easily. But is it your imagination or is there really an extra bulge or two that you did not previously notice? It is possibly not your imagination. Seasonal weight changes can vary among people and it is not uncommon to gain weight during winter. There are several reasons why this occurs and it is important to understand the mechanism behind winter weight gain so as to better structure a pre-summer weight loss program. But remember the basics – weight gain is a result of excessive calorie input (in food) compared to calorie output (through exercise). To lose weight, you have to eat less calories and burn more calories by exercising. There are very few other reasons for sustained weight gain beyond this calorie imbalance. In fact, weight gain for any other reason is still dependent on consuming too many calories. Inactivity When It Is Cold We all like to curl up under the covers when it is cold outside. … Continue reading Avoid The Winter Weight Gain And Shed The Fat For Summer