Why You Feel “Heavy” After the Holidays — And Why It’s Not Just Weight Gain

Woman feeling heavy and touching her belly

Many people describe a familiar sensation after busy or demanding periods: a feeling of heaviness in the body. It’s not always reflected on the scale, yet clothes feel tighter, movement feels less fluid, and the body feels puffy or congested. Energy may be lower, and there’s often a sense that the body hasn’t quite “caught […]