The crisp air, cozy sweaters, and pumpkin spiced everything make fall a favorite season for many. But those same spiced cakes, rich lattes, and hearty comfort foods can sneak extra calories into your day and tempt you to put healthy habits on pause.

Do you notice this happening as the colder seasons set in?

• The scale starts creeping up, reflecting the annual “Winter weight”.
• Your energy levels dip.
• You find yourself moving less, saying yes to more holiday sweets and comfort foods and telling yourself.

"I’ll get back on track in the New Year."

Break the Cycle

It might feel harmless, but repeating this cycle can actually work against your long-term goals. Losing weight and then regaining it (often called yo yo dieting) can cause your metabolism to slow down over time. When that happens, your body may burn fewer calories at rest, making future weight loss harder and increasing the chance of regaining even more weight than before.

Research shows the body can develop a kind of “memory” or metabolic resistance to repeated dieting, making future weight loss more difficult.

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Keys to Weight Loss in the Fall

You do not have to skip every treat or avoid seasonal favorites altogether.

The key is mindful moderation, enjoying the flavors of fall without letting comfort foods become your main coping tool. Savor the pumpkin pie, but balance it with nourishing meals, movement, and hydration.

Breaking the Cycle

Shorter, darker days can lead to lower energy and mood. For many, this triggers food cravings for quick comfort in sweets and carbs.

This is where prescription weight management tools can help.

At Figure Weight Loss, our providers use evidence based medications like GLP 1s and oral appetite suppressants to reduce cravings and help you feel satisfied with smaller portions. These tools can break the cycle of emotional eating and help you build habits that last well beyond the holiday season.

Comprehensive Tools & Resources

Change does not happen overnight, but you do not have to do it alone. Our team of Board Certified Medical Providers and Registered Dietitians at Figure Weight Loss is here to guide you and provide assistance throughout the holiday season, including:

• Cozy seasonal recipes & practical nutrition swaps: Enjoy fall favorites with healthier ingredient choices and simple recipe adjustments

• Personalized strategies for emotional or stress eating

• Simple ways to stay active during the colder months, no matter your fitness level

• Supplements to support metabolism and B12 injections that can help with energy and mood during shorter, darker days

There’s no better time than now to begin or restart your journey.

Shifting your mindset and strengthening healthy habits through the fall and winter sets you up to enter spring with more energy, clothes that fit and feel better, and a stronger foundation for lasting weight loss and long-term success!