Fri, Apr-16-04, 10:16
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Plan: Paleo
Stats: 145/140/?
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Location: Canada
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Originally Posted by captxray
Using that scenario might explain why I've gained 8 pounds this winter even though I have not eaten any of his "forbidden fruits" for over a year. I eat salad, fruit, red, white meat and fish, nuts, etc. But, I have managed to put on 8 pounds! I originally lost all of the weight, then stopped losing last September. Nothing I did would cause my body to give up another ounce. I even went on Atkins' first two weeks plan...nothing...didn't even turn the sticks a darker shade of neutral! then, about two months ago, I started putting on weight! What?!!! Yep! I think it may be because it's Winter and my body naturally is conserving. What do you think? Otherwise, I'm flummaxed.
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Captxray:
For me, the winter brings on a natural weight gain every year. I hate it, but it seems to happen regardless of anything I do. 8 pounds isn't a huge deal. I gain around 10-15 every winter and then it comes off every summer. I believe there are a couple of reasons for this. The first reason is I eat more. I'm just HUNGRIER! I will eat many large meals a day in the colder darker months. In the summer I will only eat twice a day, sometimes lighter meals. Even if you don't notice eating more it is likely that you do. I'll always finish my plate etc. The second reason is exercise. It's harder to get exercise in the winter, and we sleep more. Instead of going out to play a game of soccer or throw a frisbee after dinner, I will just read and then go to bed! Even the act of sitting around late talking to friends on warm summer evenings burns more calories than sleeping. Plus I suspect that the body just likes to hold onto weight in the summer. I wonder if we produce more insulin in the winter which leads to more cravings? Not sure!
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