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It is supposed to be the most “wonderful time of the year!” The holiday season—which seems to start earlier and earlier as the years go by—is filled with great music, good friends, and delicious food. While most people enjoy (or tolerate) holiday music and spending time with family and friends, the delicious food part can cause a sense of dread and stress for anyone, even the most self-disciplined person. According to some medical studies, a person can expect to gain anywhere from three to 12 pounds between Halloween and New Year’s Day. But there's also research suggesting that the average weight gain during the holidays is only a pound and—good news—that same study also found that half of holiday weight gain is lost shortly after the holidays! Many people expect to gain a little weight around the holiday season and are appropriately equipped to deal with the issue. Gym memberships, daily walks, and holiday-themed 5ks are all helpful. Of course it is no wonder that gyms, weight l...