Bathroom scale is a powerful weapon in managing weight

Studies say the holidays result in from 1 to 3.5 pounds in weight gain, on average. Even small increases can lead to “creeping obesity” over the years. To avoid that, weigh yourself every morning. The National Weight Control Registry, which tracks people who have lost and kept weight off, considers it an effective strategy for maintaining long-term weight loss. Researchers found people compensate for increas­­es in weight by eating less that day.