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As we enter a new year armed with resolutions to improve our lives, there's a good chance we'll also be carrying something less helpful: extra kilos. At least half a kilogram (about 1.1 pounds), to be precise.
'Weight creep' doesn't have to be inevitable. Here's what's behind this sneaky annual occurrence and some practical steps to prevent it.
Small gains add up
Adults tend to gain weight progressively as they age and typically gain an average of 0.5 to 1 kilogram every year.
While this doesn't seem like much each year, it amounts to 5 kilograms over a decade. The slow-but-steady nature of weight creep is why many of us won't notice the extra weight gained until we're in our fifties.
Why do we gain weight?
Subtle, gradual lifestyle shifts as we progress through life and age-related biological changes cause us to gain weight. Our:
We also tend to gain a small amount of weight during festive periods – times filled with calorie-rich foods and drinks, when exercise and sleep are often overlooked.
One study of Australian adults found participants gained 0.5 kilograms on average over the Christmas/New Year period and an average of 0.25 kilograms around Easter.
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