If you have found yourself with a bit of extra weight during the pandemic, you aren't alone. Research shows that approximately 22% of adults reported that they have gained between 5-10 pounds (Zachary et al., 2020). Unfortunately, most of us will give up on our goal to lose these extra pounds in about a month. Here is how we form unhealthy habits during our stay-at-home lifestyle, and what to do about it.

With millions of Americans dieting each year - spending billions of dollars on weight loss programs - why do the obesity statistics keep rising? Are diets the right answer to long-term weight loss? Is there a better way? Yes, according to the latest research…