Weighty Matters

Ghirardelli 60% cacao chocolate chips. My munching habit..

It's normal for me to gain 4-5 lbs. during winter. The weight creeps up on me slowly, eventually reaching maximum poundage by February. It's not an ungody amount, of course, but noticable none-the-less. And totally within reason for anyone who exercises less but still continues to consume the same calories year-round. Ahem, like the chocolate habit I wrote about here.

But this year is pleasingly different—I'm unsure why that is. I haven't gained one pound. Not that I'm complaining, mind you. I cycled 10 miles a week throughout January and February—not a huge amount in the overall scheme of warm weather cycling—but certainly more than past years where I completely stop for 3-4 months. I also walk every morning and evening, contrary to last year where I walked/jogged only at 5:30 a.m.. Either way it's the same total distance.

So, I presume it has more to do with an increased metabolism; I exercise more frequently. But whatever the reason, I'm thrilled. Especially as this aging body could have the tendency to gain weight as I enter my 50s. I'll just keep up the activity and see what happens.

Heaven help me if I have to cut back on the chocolate.