There’s no question it’s easier to make healthy choices in spring and summer with an abundance of produce in season and ideal weather to be active. But come the cold, harsh months of winter, eating clean and slimming down can seem a whole lot more challenging. Here are a few common winter weight-loss hurdles and how to dodge them.
1. Temptation is everywhere.
Hot chocolate, creamy soups, mashed potatoes, macaroni and cheese—’tis the season for comfort foods. If you’re not careful, you may slip into the mindset that all indulgences are “bad,” says health and lifestyle coach Sheila Viers, and once you start labeling your food choices as “good” and “bad,” every decision becomes a loaded one….