10/21/2025
Every year, patients tell me the same thing:
“I always gain weight in winter. My metabolism just slows down.”
And it’s understandable, winter feels heavier.
You move less. You crave more. You feel more tired, less motivated, and maybe even a little disconnected from your goals.
But it’s not because your metabolism suddenly stops working.
It’s because winter changes your biological rhythm in subtle but powerful ways:
🧠 Serotonin and sunlight — Shorter days mean less sunlight exposure, and that drop in serotonin triggers carb cravings and low mood.
😴 Sleep disruption — Darkness sets in earlier, but your body clock gets thrown off. Poor sleep means higher ghrelin (hunger hormone) and lower leptin (satiety hormone).
🔥 Thermoregulation — Your body burns slightly more to stay warm, but the difference isn’t enough to counter reduced movement or increased intake.
🍝 Comfort eating — Cold weather often drives us toward quick dopamine hits. Warm, high-carb, energy-dense foods that provide temporary comfort but long-term imbalance.
So if you’ve noticed your energy dip, your cravings spike, and your clothes fit differently, it’s not lack of willpower. It’s physiology meeting environment.
And that’s exactly why quick fixes fail. Because they ignore context.
At Modest Medix, our physician-led weight loss program is designed to help you navigate these real-life changes.
We combine evidence-based medical treatment with nutrition, behaviour, and mindset coaching, helping you understand not just what to eat or which medication to use, but why your body responds the way it does.
Because sustainable weight loss isn’t seasonal — it’s scientific, structured, and supported.
🔗 Tap the link in bio to book your free consultation and start learning how to support your metabolism year-round.
