An online survey conducted by UKMedix.com asked 2,817 Britons how often their weight fluctuated during the year, to which the majority, 83%, confirmed that their weight changed ‘regularly’.
The participants were asked to select all occasions which resulted in the largest increases in their weight. Christmas was identified as the worst holiday for weight gain, followed by birthdays and Easter.
Respondents were then asked, ‘Are you heavier or lighter than this time last year?’ to which the majority, 71%, claimed that their weight had increased since 12 months ago.
In order to assess the reasons behind this increase, the participants with an overall weight gain during the last year were asked what factors had contributed to them becoming heavier on the scales.
The top five factors blamed for weight gain were as follows: A stressful schedule, a new relationship, a hectic social life, having a baby and starting a new job.
The majority of those who had gained weight, 48%, identified that their gain was primarily caused by ‘unhealthy eating habits’, whilst 23% admitted it was down to them being ‘less active’.
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