Meena Devi Meena Devi Asked 9 months ago

Is holiday weight gain temporary?

After all the Diwali sweets and celebrations, I've put on a few kilos. I'm hoping it's just 'holiday weight gain' and will go away easily. Is holiday weight gain usually temporary, or should I be worried?

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Manish Sharma Manish Sharma Joined Jun 2026 5 months ago
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Haan ji, mostly it is temporary only if you get back to your routine quickly. Like after Diwali, I gained almost 2-3 kgs but then back to normal after a couple of weeks of healthy eating and morning walks. Don't stress too much!

Priya Joshi Priya Joshi Joined May 2026 5 months ago

Yaar, actually, it totally depends on how much you indulged! If it's just a kilo or two from some extra sweets, it usually goes away with regular eating and exercise. But if you went all out for weeks, might need a bit more effort, no?

Anjali Mehta Anjali Mehta Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago

Oh, I really hope so! I just came back from a family wedding and I feel so heavy. Did anyone else gain a lot during holidays and then lose it easily? I'm worried it might stick this time.

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Meera Devi Meera Devi Joined Jan 2026 9 months ago

Life is about balance, my dear. Sometimes we enjoy, sometimes we work on ourselves. Don't let a little weight gain upset your peace. Just focus on positive habits, eat mindfully, and it will balance out. Stay blessed.

Rajesh Kumar Rajesh Kumar Joined Mar 2026 7 months ago

Temporary or not, depends on what you mean by temporary and how much you gained. Don't believe every 'quick fix' you read online. If you're really concerned about your weight or health, talk to a doctor or a nutritionist, they can give proper advice.

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Arjun Reddy Arjun Reddy Joined May 2026 5 months ago

Bhai, I just went through this after Christmas and New Year. Gained almost 4 kgs! But I cut down on fried food and had more fruits, plus daily walks. Took me about 3 weeks but it's all gone now. You can do it too!

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