{"id":10254,"date":"2025-12-04T07:39:01","date_gmt":"2025-12-04T13:39:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/superslowzone.com\/west-houston\/?p=10254"},"modified":"2025-12-04T07:39:01","modified_gmt":"2025-12-04T13:39:01","slug":"your-secret-weapon-for-the-holiday-chaos0-strength-training","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/superslowzone.com\/west-houston\/your-secret-weapon-for-the-holiday-chaos0-strength-training\/","title":{"rendered":"Secret Weapon For The Holiday Chaos: Strength Training"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2><strong>If the holidays had a personality\u2026<\/strong><\/h2>\n<h3><strong><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-10255  alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/superslowzone.com\/west-houston\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/12\/Holiday-weight-gain-e1764853803738-239x300.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"313\" height=\"393\" srcset=\"https:\/\/zonesuperslow.wpenginepowered.com\/west-houston\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/12\/Holiday-weight-gain-e1764853803738-239x300.png 239w, https:\/\/zonesuperslow.wpenginepowered.com\/west-houston\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/12\/Holiday-weight-gain-e1764853803738.png 541w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 313px) 100vw, 313px\" \/><\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>It would be that friend who shows up unannounced, brings three desserts, leaves crumbs everywhere, and tells you, \u201cRelax\u2026 calories don\u2019t count in December.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><em>Meanwhile, your routine quietly slips out the back door.<\/em><\/p>\n<p>But here\u2019s the shocker: the average adult gains <strong>only 0.8\u20132 pounds<\/strong> during the holiday season\u2014not the mythical 5\u201310. (We\u2019ve all blamed it, though. \u201cIt wasn\u2019t me\u2026 it was the stuffing.\u201d)<\/p>\n<p>The real issue is this:<\/p>\n<p><strong>Those 1\u20132 pounds? <u>They tend to stick<\/u>.<br \/>\nYear after year.<br \/>\nThat\u2019s where trouble begins.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>So this year, you\u2019re invited to try something different\u2014whether that means <strong>keeping your exercise routine during the holidays<\/strong> or <strong><em><u>bravely deciding to<\/u><\/em><\/strong> <strong>start personal strength training now<\/strong> <em>instead of waiting for January\u2019s tidal wave of abandoned resolutions<\/em>.<\/p>\n<p>And yes, we\u2019re daring you. Nicely. Supportively. With love.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Why Staying Active (and Strength Training!) Matters More During the Holidays<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Below are the <strong>Top 5 Reasons<\/strong> women 45\u201380+ benefit most from staying consistent\u2014or finally getting started\u2014with <strong>low-impact personal training<\/strong>, <strong>20-minute strength sessions<\/strong>, or <strong>beginner-friendly fitness coaching<\/strong> during the busiest season of the year.<\/p>\n<h4>Let\u2019s dig in\u2026<\/h4>\n<h4><strong>1. Stop the Slow Holiday Weight Creep<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-10256 size-medium alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/superslowzone.com\/west-houston\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/12\/Slow-weight-gain-e1764853923676-300x239.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"239\" srcset=\"https:\/\/zonesuperslow.wpenginepowered.com\/west-houston\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/12\/Slow-weight-gain-e1764853923676-300x239.png 300w, https:\/\/zonesuperslow.wpenginepowered.com\/west-houston\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/12\/Slow-weight-gain-e1764853923676.png 613w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>Here\u2019s the truth your jeans already suspected:<\/p>\n<p>Holiday weight gain averages <strong>0.4\u20130.9 kg<\/strong> (\u22481\u20132 pounds).<br \/>\nNot dramatic.<br \/>\nBut steady.<br \/>\nAnd stubborn.<\/p>\n<p>Because most adults <strong>never lose it<\/strong> afterward.<\/p>\n<p>The good news?<br \/>\nJust <strong>2\u20133, 20 minute personal strength sessions per week<\/strong> work like a \u201cmetabolic seatbelt,\u201d preventing that annual inching-up-the-scale moment.<\/p>\n<p>Imagine January you saying, \u201cWow, past-me really took care of future-me.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>That\u2019s the whole game.<\/p>\n<p><strong>2. Lower Stress, Anxiety &amp; Holiday Overwhelm<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-10257  alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/superslowzone.com\/west-houston\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/12\/Strength-Benefits-e1764854041722-236x300.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"263\" height=\"334\" srcset=\"https:\/\/zonesuperslow.wpenginepowered.com\/west-houston\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/12\/Strength-Benefits-e1764854041722-236x300.png 236w, https:\/\/zonesuperslow.wpenginepowered.com\/west-houston\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/12\/Strength-Benefits-e1764854041722.png 533w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 263px) 100vw, 263px\" \/>Women\u2014especially moms and grandmothers\u2014report that the holidays are <strong>more stressful than tax season<\/strong>. (Those gingerbread-house competitions are no joke.)<\/p>\n<p>Exercise:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Lowers cortisol<\/li>\n<li>Boosts endorphins<\/li>\n<li>Helps you feel calmer, clearer, and more in control<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Strength training is like emotional \u201cbubble wrap\u201d\u2014you can handle more without popping.<\/p>\n<p>You don\u2019t need perfect workouts.<br \/>\nYou need <strong>exercise that keeps you sane<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h4><strong>3.Keep Your Energy, Sleep &amp; Immunity from Crashing<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>Holiday travel.<br \/>\nLate nights.<br \/>\nRich foods.<br \/>\nHeated family debates about who makes the best pie.<\/p>\n<p>All of these chip away at sleep and immunity.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-10258 size-medium alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/superslowzone.com\/west-houston\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/12\/Sleeping-e1764854269477-300x238.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"238\" srcset=\"https:\/\/zonesuperslow.wpenginepowered.com\/west-houston\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/12\/Sleeping-e1764854269477-300x238.png 300w, https:\/\/zonesuperslow.wpenginepowered.com\/west-houston\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/12\/Sleeping-e1764854269477.png 608w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>Short, low-impact strength sessions:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Improve sleep quality<\/li>\n<li>Stabilize energy<\/li>\n<li>Support immune function<\/li>\n<li>Help you feel less wiped out by parties and travel<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Think of strength training as your holiday \u201cpower bank.\u201d<br \/>\nCharge yourself up before your energy goes into low-battery mode.<\/p>\n<h4><strong>4. Maintain Strength, Mobility &amp; Routine (Your Future Self Will Thank You)<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>Skipping a couple weeks doesn\u2019t seem like a big deal\u2026 until it is.<\/p>\n<p>Even short breaks lead to \u201cdetraining,\u201d which makes January workouts feel like square one.<br \/>\nAnd for women 45\u201380+, it\u2019s especially important to preserve:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Muscle<\/li>\n<li>Joint stability<\/li>\n<li>Balance<\/li>\n<li>Confidence<\/li>\n<li>Functional strength<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Two or three weekly 20 minute personal strength training sessions of <strong>slow, joint-friendly strength training<\/strong> protect your progress.<\/p>\n<p>And if you\u2019re just beginning?<\/p>\n<p>This is actually the <strong>easiest time to start<\/strong>\u2014because you only need to maintain consistency, not perfection.<\/p>\n<h4><strong>5. Protect Blood Pressure, Blood Sugar &amp; Cholesterol<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-10259 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/superslowzone.com\/west-houston\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/12\/holiday-meal-1-300x251.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"483\" height=\"404\" srcset=\"https:\/\/zonesuperslow.wpenginepowered.com\/west-houston\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/12\/holiday-meal-1-300x251.png 300w, https:\/\/zonesuperslow.wpenginepowered.com\/west-houston\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/12\/holiday-meal-1-768x644.png 768w, https:\/\/zonesuperslow.wpenginepowered.com\/west-houston\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/12\/holiday-meal-1.png 940w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 483px) 100vw, 483px\" \/>Holiday meals tend to come with:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>More sugar<\/li>\n<li>More saturated fat<\/li>\n<li>More alcohol<\/li>\n<li>More portion sizes that defy physics<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Strength training acts like a <strong>metabolic buffer<\/strong>:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Supports blood pressure<\/li>\n<li>Helps manage blood sugar spikes<\/li>\n<li>Improves cholesterol<\/li>\n<li>Reduces inflammation<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Your body becomes better at handling the indulgences\u2014not because you avoided everything, but because you <em>balanced<\/em> it with smart movement.<\/p>\n<p>Holiday magic?<br \/>\nNope.<br \/>\nHoliday science.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>The 5 Most Common Holiday Exercise Excuses\u2014And How to Outsmart Them<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><strong>EXCUSE #1: \u201cMy schedule is insane.\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>We get it.<br \/>\nDecember has more moving parts than a Swiss watch.<br \/>\nBut <em>short<\/em> is the new <em>effective.<\/em><\/p>\n<p>BUT\u2026 <strong>a 20 min. strength sessions gets you in and out and ON WITH YOUR HOLIDAYS<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Time isn\u2019t the problem.<br \/>\nPerfectionism is.<br \/>\nAnd we\u2019re ditching her this year.<\/p>\n<p>Just how up, get it done.<\/p>\n<p><strong>EXCUSE #2: \u201cI\u2019m too tired and stressed.\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>This is like saying, \u201cI\u2019m too thirsty to drink water.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Movement actually:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Increases energy<\/li>\n<li>Reduces fatigue<\/li>\n<li>Lifts mood<\/li>\n<li>Shrinks stress<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Try exercising <em>before<\/em> you hit empty.<br \/>\nA little goes a long way.<\/p>\n<p><strong>EXCUSE #3: \u201cI already overate. What\u2019s the point?\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Classic \u201call-or-nothing\u201d thinking.<\/p>\n<p>If you spill water on the floor, you don\u2019t say,<br \/>\n\u201cWell, the whole kitchen is ruined,\u201d and dump the entire pitcher.<\/p>\n<p>One big meal isn\u2019t a failure.<br \/>\nIt\u2019s just a meal.<\/p>\n<p>Your next choice still counts. Choose to keep your exercise routine\u2026or dare we say, START!<\/p>\n<p><strong>EXCUSE #4: \u201cI\u2019m traveling \/ it\u2019s cold \/ I\u2019m off my routine.\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Understandable.<br \/>\nBut predictable.<\/p>\n<p>Just start AGAIN when travel is over. Show up how ever you are and get it done.<\/p>\n<p>Excuses are heavy.<\/p>\n<p><strong>EXCUSE #5: \u201cI\u2019ll start fresh in January.\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>January is the biggest \u201cexercise ghost-town month\u201d by February.<\/p>\n<p>Real talk:<br \/>\nIf you can stick to <strong>anything<\/strong> during the holidays\u2014even small, imperfect actions\u2014<br \/>\nJanuary becomes a continuation, not a comeback.<\/p>\n<p>Consistency beats intensity.<br \/>\nProgress beats perfection.<br \/>\nAnd December-you deserves to feel good <em>now<\/em>\u2014not in 6 weeks.<\/p>\n<h3><strong><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone  wp-image-10260\" src=\"https:\/\/superslowzone.com\/west-houston\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/12\/Excuses-300x100.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1464\" height=\"488\" srcset=\"https:\/\/zonesuperslow.wpenginepowered.com\/west-houston\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/12\/Excuses-300x100.png 300w, https:\/\/zonesuperslow.wpenginepowered.com\/west-houston\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/12\/Excuses.png 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1464px) 100vw, 1464px\" \/><\/strong><\/h3>\n<h3><strong>A Gentle Holiday Dare: START Strength Training Now<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Waiting for the \u201cperfect time\u201d is the oldest trap in the book.<br \/>\nBut the holidays are actually <strong>the best time<\/strong> to begin strength training:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Expectations are low<\/li>\n<li>Wins feel big<\/li>\n<li>Schedules are flexible<\/li>\n<li>You get ahead of January<\/li>\n<li>You feel strong while everyone else is sinking into the couch<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-10261 size-medium alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/superslowzone.com\/west-houston\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/12\/start-st-e1764854915264-241x300.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"241\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/zonesuperslow.wpenginepowered.com\/west-houston\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/12\/start-st-e1764854915264-241x300.png 241w, https:\/\/zonesuperslow.wpenginepowered.com\/west-houston\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/12\/start-st-e1764854915264.png 544w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 241px) 100vw, 241px\" \/>And for women 45\u201380+, strength training is one of the fastest ways to:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Improve energy<\/li>\n<li>Boost confidence<\/li>\n<li>Support cholesterol and blood sugar<\/li>\n<li>Protect joints<\/li>\n<li>Maintain independence<\/li>\n<li>Feel good in your body again<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Just two short sessions a week can change the whole trajectory of your winter.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Final Word: You Don\u2019t Need Perfect. Be Mindful [And a Bit of Planning].<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>This season, aim for:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Consistency, not intensity<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Movement, not punishment<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Strength, not stress<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Mindfulness, not perfection<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The holidays may be chaotic, but your health doesn\u2019t have to be.<\/p>\n<p><strong><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone  wp-image-10262\" src=\"https:\/\/superslowzone.com\/west-houston\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/12\/Stay-strong-1-300x100.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1464\" height=\"488\" srcset=\"https:\/\/zonesuperslow.wpenginepowered.com\/west-houston\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/12\/Stay-strong-1-300x100.png 300w, https:\/\/zonesuperslow.wpenginepowered.com\/west-houston\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/12\/Stay-strong-1-1024x341.png 1024w, https:\/\/zonesuperslow.wpenginepowered.com\/west-houston\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/12\/Stay-strong-1-768x256.png 768w, https:\/\/zonesuperslow.wpenginepowered.com\/west-houston\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/12\/Stay-strong-1-1536x512.png 1536w, https:\/\/zonesuperslow.wpenginepowered.com\/west-houston\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/12\/Stay-strong-1.png 1875w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1464px) 100vw, 1464px\" \/><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>REFERENCES<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>WebMD \u2013 \u201cThe Truth About Holiday Weight Gain\u201d:<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.webmd.com\/diet\/features\/holiday-weight-gain-big-fat-lie\">https:\/\/www.webmd.com\/diet\/features\/holiday-weight-gain-big-fat-lie<\/a><\/p>\n<p>NIH \/ New England Journal of Medicine \u2013 \u201cA Prospective Study of Holiday Weight Gain\u201d:<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/articles\/PMC4336296\/\">https:\/\/pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/articles\/PMC4336296\/<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Mayo Clinic News Network \u2013 \u201cWeight gain over holiday season \u2013 tips to manage calories at parties\u201d:<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org\/discussion\/weight-gain-over-holiday-season-tips-to-manage-calories-at-parties\/\">https:\/\/newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org\/discussion\/weight-gain-over-holiday-season-tips-to-manage-calories-at-parties\/<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics \u2013 \u201cStudy Examines Holiday Weight Gain\u201d:<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.eatrightpro.org\/news-center\/practice-trends\/holiday-weight-gain\">https:\/\/www.eatrightpro.org\/news-center\/practice-trends\/holiday-weight-gain<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Innerbody \u2013 \u201cMaintaining a Healthy Weight During the Holidays: Survey\u201d:<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.innerbody.com\/maintaining-a-healthy-weight-during-the-holidays-survey\">https:\/\/www.innerbody.com\/maintaining-a-healthy-weight-during-the-holidays-survey<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Michigan State University Extension \u2013 \u201cBeing physically active can help you manage holiday stress\u201d:<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.canr.msu.edu\/news\/managing_holiday_stress\">https:\/\/www.canr.msu.edu\/news\/managing_holiday_stress<\/a><\/p>\n<p>UCLA Health \u2013 \u201cGoing into holiday season with a plan slows weight gain\u201d:<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.uclahealth.org\/news\/article\/going-holiday-season-with-plan-slows-weight-gain\">https:\/\/www.uclahealth.org\/news\/article\/going-holiday-season-with-plan-slows-weight-gain<\/a><\/p>\n<p>American Heart Association Newsroom:<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/newsroom.heart.org\/news\/new-survey-79-of-survey-respondents-overlook-their-health-needs-during-the-holidays-find-the-holidays-more-stressful-than-tax-season\">https:\/\/newsroom.heart.org\/news\/new-survey-79-of-survey-respondents-overlook-their-health-needs-during-the-holidays-find-the-holidays-more-stressful-than-tax-season<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Private Practice Section, APTA \u2013 \u201cHealthy Holidays\u201d:<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/ppsapta.org\/blog\/marketing\/healthy-holidays-maintain-your-exercise-routine-and-reduce-stress\">https:\/\/ppsapta.org\/blog\/marketing\/healthy-holidays-maintain-your-exercise-routine-and-reduce-stress<\/a><\/p>\n<p>El Camino Health \u2013 \u201cConcerned About Holiday Weight Gain?\u201d:<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.elcaminohealth.org\/stay-healthy\/blog\/concerned-about-holiday-weight-gain-maybe-you-dont-need-be\">https:\/\/www.elcaminohealth.org\/stay-healthy\/blog\/concerned-about-holiday-weight-gain-maybe-you-dont-need-be<\/a><\/p>\n<p>ScienceDaily \u2013 \u201cSurvey finds Americans struggle to maintain healthy habits during the holidays\u201d:<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.sciencedaily.com\/releases\/2023\/12\/231204135305.htm\">https:\/\/www.sciencedaily.com\/releases\/2023\/12\/231204135305.htm<\/a><\/p>\n<p>New York Times \u2013 \u201cThe Claim: You Gain 5 to 10 Pounds During the Holidays\u201d:<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/2006\/10\/31\/health\/nutrition\/31real.html\">https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/2006\/10\/31\/health\/nutrition\/31real.html<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Garage Gym Reviews \u2013 \u201cBeating the Holiday Slump\u201d:<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.garagegymreviews.com\/holiday-slump-prevention\">https:\/\/www.garagegymreviews.com\/holiday-slump-prevention<\/a><\/p>\n<p>State of Illinois \u2013 \u201cReducing Stress Over the Holidays\u201d:<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/cms.illinois.gov\/benefits\/stateemployee\/bewell\/getmoving\/december2023-reducing-stress-over-the-holidays.html\">https:\/\/cms.illinois.gov\/benefits\/stateemployee\/bewell\/getmoving\/december2023-reducing-stress-over-the-holidays.html<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Utah State University Thesis \u2013 \u201cEffects of the Holidays on Body Composition\u201d:<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/digitalcommons.usu.edu\/cgi\/viewcontent.cgi?article=1300&amp;context=etd\">https:\/\/digitalcommons.usu.edu\/cgi\/viewcontent.cgi?article=1300&amp;context=etd<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Women\u2019s Resource Center \u2013 \u201cSweat Out the Stress\u201d:<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/wrcameronwellness.org\/blog\/sweat-out-the-stress-using-fitness-to-stay-calm-during-the-holidays\/\">https:\/\/wrcameronwellness.org\/blog\/sweat-out-the-stress-using-fitness-to-stay-calm-during-the-holidays\/<\/a><\/p>\n<p>NIH \u2013 \u201cEffects of Exercise Training during Christmas on Body Weight\u201d:<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/articles\/PMC7369896\/\">https:\/\/pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/articles\/PMC7369896\/<\/a><\/p>\n<p>NIH \u2013 \u201cStrategies to Manage Holiday Weight During a Worksite Wellness Program\u201d:<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/articles\/PMC8019277\/\">https:\/\/pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/articles\/PMC8019277\/<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If the holidays had a personality\u2026 It would be that friend who shows up unannounced, brings three desserts, leaves crumbs everywhere, and tells you, \u201cRelax\u2026 calories don\u2019t count in December.\u201d Meanwhile, your routine quietly slips out the back door. 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