Weight loss in winter

Winter brings many factors that are directly correlated to gain or lose extra weight, a study published in the recent issue of Obesity Review shows that the temperature inside your home and office and the time you spend outside can be a matter of adding or losing a few pounds during the same month.


If the temperature of your home is lower and you have to stay outside for long periods of time, your body is required to produce additional heat to keep the temperature warm and the energy continues to burn body weight begins to decrease.

On the other hand, if you stay inside and try to keep your heating system running at full capacity, your body does not have to cope with the drop in temperature, and this kind of thermal comfort can lead to put a few pounds on unwanted waistline.

Scientists from University College London say that the sedentary life with a habit of keeping a warm surrounding and lack of outdoor activities in winter makes a significant contribution to dietary habits and physical activity in general as aggravating factors of obesity. Lead researcher Fiona Johnson writes that while it is too early to say that the energy expenditure in winter will undoubtedly lead to lower overweight, exposure to cold can be considered a reliable method for treating obesity.