For most people this time of the year is called “Autumn” or “Fall.” There is another term used by a majority of people for this time of year and it is called “Creeping Obesity Season” or “Why am I gaining all this weight again?” The next 10 – 12 weeks are a tough time for people trying to keep their weight down.
It starts with Halloween and the trick or treat candy barrage. You buy candy for the kids in Halloween costumes asking for treats. You have large bags of candy laying around the house. The temptation to take just a sample a few times until that night of Halloween is a given. The leftover candy is there for the taking. If you were fortunate enough to get rid of all your candy, the kids brought home sacks of candy from the night visiting the neighbors handing out candy. The good thing is this start of the season only adds a few pounds.
Then Thanksgiving arrives and that is where the real pounds pile on. With turkey or ham, sweet potatoes, dressing, and a variety of pies, it is a losing battle to stay skinny. And to add more problems to this weight increase is the fact that for the next three days you will be eating leftover turkey sandwiches and pie. This is good for another easy five pounds.
