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When the cold weather sets in during this time, many people go running for the comfort food. I’m talking about the chili’s, mashed potatoes, macaroni and cheese, stuffing, and pumpkin pies. This has actually been proven by research that people are more likely to eat these kinds of food when it gets cold, which results in people consuming more calories in the winter time. Not only are people consuming more calories in the winter and cold weather, but they are exercising less.

So, how can you avoid getting fat in the cold weather? First, you need to exercise. Just because it is cold outside, doesn’t mean that you stop exercising. Find new workouts that you like. You can still work out outside on some days. Talk a walk or run but just make sure to dress warm in layers. Or have a snowball fight with your kids or build a snowman.

The other way to avoid getting fat in the winter is to be conscious of what you are putting into your mouth. You can still have your comfort foods, you may just have to tweak them a little bit. Make your chili with lean ground turkey instead of ground meat and steer clear of the sour cream and biscuits. For more ways to make your comfort foods fit into your diet, read this article: http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/941251/how_to_make_your_favorite_comfort_foods.html?cat=51

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