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Lifestyle

8 WAYS tO prevent WInter WeIGht GAIn

B y Michelle l R a y M ond

Putting on an extra few kilos over
winter seems inevitable, but with
a little planning and the right

approach, you can keep those
extra kilos at bay.

Here are 8 ways to prevent
putting on weight during
winter.

1. Prioritise sleep
Sleep is fundamental to sustaining our
health and wellness, and its importance
cannot be overemphasised. Lack of sleep
can mess with your hunger hormones -
leptin and ghrelin. Leptin is your satiation
hormone. It decreases with lack of sleep,
leaving you more likely to eat more the
next day. Conversely, ghrelin is your hunger
hormone. It increases with lack of sleep,
which also increases your appetite when
you don’t sleep well.*

* Short Sleep Duration is Associated with
Reduced Leptin, Elevated Ghrelin, and
increased Body Mass Index (nih.gov) https://
www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/
PMC535701/

2. find support
Having someone in the same boat as
you makes the journey a lot smoother.
There is also something to be said about
having someone with you who has either
gone through or is going through what
you’re experiencing. There is a sense of
understanding and empathy that no one
else can give you.
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