It’s the time of year when we tend to eat and drink more because of holiday parties parties and family gatherings.  The good news is we have a lot fun celebrating and seeing our friends and family.  The bad news is your jeans aren’t going to fit in January. Here are the top 5 reasons we gain weight over the holidays.

According to a new survey from Fitness Magazine and Jenny Craig,  the average weight gain in December is 4-5 lbs.

According to the survey posted on the San Francisco Business Journal, here are the top five reasons people gave for gaining weight during the holiday season:

#1.) More social gatherings

#2.) More comfort foods available

#3.) More stress

#4.) A limited selection of fresh fruits and vegetables

#5.) Less physical activity