WELLBEING
WINTER WEIGHT GAIN, BEGONE
s the weather cools, we often indulge more, drink more alcohol and become less active. The shorter, darker days also throw off our circadian rhythm, and thus our sleep-wake cycle, says Christina Badaracco, a Washington-registered dietician. This can affect insulin secretion, fat storage and metabolism — all of which play a role in weight maintenance. If you gain a few kilos this season, don’t beat yourself up about it: feelings of guilt can trigger the
