National "Get on the Scales" Day

National "Get on the Scales" Day raises awareness about overeating and weight gain during the holiday season. According to one study, Americans gain about six pounds between Christmas Eve and New Year's Day, and eat about 7,000 calories on Christmas Day alone. Overeating during the holidays not only causes weight gain, but lethargy. It usually takes four months to lose the weight. But it doesn't have to be that way—and National "Get on the Scales" Day helps make the difference. With a pause from a week of heavy eating and taking the time to step on a scale, it's possible to make sure overeating and weight gain aren't getting out of hand, and to finish out the year on a healthy note.

How to Observe National "Get on the Scales" Day

Get on a scale. Have you put on a half dozen pounds since Christmas? If so, it's a reminder to practice mindful eating during the holiday season and to eat in moderation for the rest of the year. You'll not only keep off the weight, you'll be less lethargic at your get-togethers. If the scale treats you nicely, keep it up! You're on track to defy the odds and start the year without having to make a resolution to lose weight.

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