Jalebis, Rasgullas, sweet curds, Rum cake. Festival delicacies might differ by the region and culture it originates from. But, food temptations are everywhere, and it can continue for weeks on end! Over the course of the festival season, you may gain 2-3 kg by consuming just 200 extra calories per day over 2-3 weeks.

A couple of jalebis daily after meals or a slice of cheesecake. A few scoops of ice cream here or the usual salty and savory snacks there. Few lose this weight during the following months and years, without concreted effort.

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