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Do you still remember how delicious last year\u2019s Thanksgiving turkey was? It turns out that\u2019s not the only thing you\u2019re hanging on to over the last 12 months. A quarter of Americans are still carrying weight they gained during last year\u2019s holiday season, according to new research.<\/p>\n

The survey of 2,000 Americans revealed that 24 percent are still carrying the weight<\/a> they gained at the end of 2023. On average, that\u2019s almost 10 pounds!<\/p>\n

They\u2019re also expecting to gain even more weight as we approach the end of 2024: respondents think they\u2019ll gain another six pounds before changing their calendars to January 2025.<\/p>\n

Conducted by Talker Research on behalf of Herbalife for their seventh annual end of year survey, called \u201cHoliday Healthy Habits,\u201d the results looked at Americans\u2019 healthy habits in 2024 and how people are moving away from their routine<\/a> as the holidays approach.<\/p>\n

Half of Americans surveyed said they\u2019re less healthy than usual as the end of the year approaches \u2014 and 43 percent said they use the end of the year as an excuse to postpone eating healthily. This varied by generation, too: 64 percent of Gen Z respondents admitted to using the holiday season as an excuse, compared to 43 percent of Gen Xers surveyed.<\/p>\n

Regardless of age, the results also found that 53 percent have broken a diet at the end of the year \u2014 with 36 percent admitting it was due to the temptation of holiday food<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Many respondents admit they\u2019re pausing their healthy habits so they can best enjoy the holiday season. Sixty-two percent of respondents said the end of the year is more enjoyable if they\u2019re not worried about healthy habits and their weight.<\/p>\n

Again, younger respondents were more likely to agree \u2014 72 percent of Gen Zers, compared to 61 percent of Gen Xers. They were also more likely to give into temptation this year<\/a>. Overall, 37 percent of respondents were more likely to give in this year than other years, and this increased for younger generations \u2014 52 percent of Gen Z, versus only 38 percent of Gen X.<\/p>\n

When asked why they\u2019re more likely to give into temptation this year, respondents said that as they\u2019ve gotten older, they\u2019re more willing to give in and just enjoy the moment (40 percent) \u2014 and they\u2019re more grateful to be with family<\/a> and friends, and therefore expect their self-control to be lower (31 percent).<\/p>\n

Current events are also weighing heavily on their minds, with worries about the economy (26 percent) and stress from current events (25 percent) including the outcome of the 2024 presidential election (22 percent) also causing Americans to be more likely to give into temptation this holiday season.<\/p>\n

\u201cEmbracing the holiday season means celebrating with loved ones, and it\u2019s possible to enjoy it while keeping your health in focus,\u201d says Dr. Luigi Gratton, vice president of the office of Health and Wellness at Herbalife, in a statement. \u201cEnjoy those festive treats but consider balancing them with nutritious options and staying active. It\u2019s all about making mindful choices that let you savor the joy of the season while still feeling great. With a little planning, you can celebrate and maintain your healthy habits<\/a>.\u201d<\/p>\n

Despite the number of respondents giving up healthy habits at the end of the year, the majority are planning to start 2025 off right. Two-thirds (65 percent) plan to engage in healthy habits in the new year \u2014 estimating it\u2019ll take just under 18 days before they\u2019re back on track with these habits (or to start new ones).<\/p>\n

As part of this, 36 percent plan to make a New Year\u2019s resolution<\/a> for 2025 (compared to 47 percent last year). When asked about their resolutions for 2025, the top five matched respondents\u2019 list from 2024, albeit in a slightly different order.<\/p>\n

For 2025, those with New Year\u2019s resolutions plan to eat healthier (51 percent), work on saving money (47 percent) and exercise more (46 percent). They\u2019re also planning to focus on self-care (40 percent) and increase their amount of sleep (38 percent).<\/p>\n

\u201cNew Year\u2019s resolutions can be a great way to jumpstart your journey to better health, but the real key is sticking with them beyond January,\u201d adds Gratton. \u201cStart with small, manageable goals and integrate them into your daily routine. With consistency and commitment, you can transform those resolutions into lasting, healthy habits.\u201d<\/p>\n

Article written by Chris Melore and originally appeared on StudyFinds.org<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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