HOLIDAY WORD PLAY—“I’m Stuffed!”

Editor’s note: This month, the Cool Word Club will focus on the holidays with some oh-so-festive words!

So you had a little too much to eat at your Christmas dinner? You’re not alone.

Holiday meals are a common time for people to overeat. But don’t panic.

Just remember: To gain one pound of body fat, you need to eat an extra 3,500 calories. That’s a lot of food! A slice of pumpkin pie has about 200 to 300 calories. A half cup of mashed potatoes has approximately 150 calories.

And a cup of hot chocolate? Well, if it’s a sugar-free version, it’s got about 50 calories. But if it’s made with milk and has some whipped cream on top, it’s likely to have around 200 calories.

So if you start to covet (see definition below) that steamy cup of hot chocolate that your friend is sipping, you might want to ask yourself whether you really want the whipped cream after all!

Speak your mind: What do you think is the best way to avoid overeating?

COVET: To desire enviously.