Planning a January diet leads to eating more over Christmas

Dieting or losing weight is still the number one resolution for January – more popular than quitting smoking or getting organised

Negative thoughts towards weight loss causes weight gain over Christmas

Mince pies, mulled wine and an abundance of chocolate selection boxes are making their way in to homes across the UK, but those who have the good intentions of losing weight in the new year are surprisingly more likely to overindulge in the calorific temptations on offer over the festive period.

Leading weight loss Hypnotherapist and the Founder of HypnoSlimming, Adam Cox, has investigated the eating patterns of those setting January weight loss goals.

Many will have already decided to put off weight loss and fitness goals until January, giving them the sense that as they prepare to undertake these challenges in the new year, they can make their way through numerous chocolate oranges and several slices of Christmas cake.