(Source: Crozer-Keystone Health System) Thanksgiving kicks off the holiday season, a time of the year where, no matter how busy our lives get, we make a concerted effort to get together with our friends and family. However, Thanksgiving is also often regarded as a feast to fill up your plate with turkey and side dishes multiple times until you're more stuffed than the turkey. It's this philosophy about Thanksgiving that starts the notorious holiday weight gain. Most Americans gain at least one pound during the holidays, possibly more - the extra weight gained during the holidays often remains permanently. According to the Calorie Control Council, the average American will consume 4,500...
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