Holidays and overeating — especially of rich meals and desserts — are known to go hand-in-hand, leaving many struggling to shed the extra pounds and, importantly, to maintain a better weight.
“It’s easy to get frustrated, especially during the holiday season,” said Dr. Molly Bray, professor of nutrition sciences at the University of Texas at Austin in a news release. “After the New Year, losing those extra few pounds gained over the holidays is not the biggest challenge — it’s maintaining that weight loss over the long term that can be the most difficult.”