Weight gain during vacations does more harm than expected, leading to creeping weight gain and associated complications.
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This study was conducted by Cooper JA from The University of Georgia and Tokar T from Texas Tech University.
The weight gain of 122 adults going on a 1 to 3 weeks vacation was noted down and their weight after 6 weeks was again recorded. The results of the study showed that there was significant weight gain after the vacation but the weight gain persisted even 6 weeks after the vacation.
The endless eating binges and lazy times enjoyed during vacations resulted in a mismatch between energy intake and energy requirement, resulting in weight gain. However, a return to the routine did not aid in losing this additional weight. This led to, what is now being called, ‘creeping obesity’
Creeping obesity is when small amount of weight is added over a period of time, unnoticeable initially because of the relatively small number, but leading to considerable increase over a period of time. This can lead to a host of complications associated with obesity.
Highlights of These Studies:
- A uniform healthy lifestyle should be maintained all through the year.
- During vacations, there should be focus on healthy eating at least for lunch and dinner, when calories consumed tend to pile up.
- Exercise that is more in tune with the mood of the period, like long walks down the beach or trekking are fun activities that won’t dampen the holiday spirit but will serve to control weight gain.
- The benefits from leading an active life during vacations will result in a glow to the face that people will get used to, encouraging the practice of exercising every day.
- Exercising
- Healthy eating habits
- ‘Creeping weight’ gain
Source-Medindia