[thedoc (OP)]

I was wondering whether, should you feel the need to stuff yourself with chocolates over Xmas, it would be better to eat them all at once or to eat five or so sweets everyday for as long as it takes. In other words, providing
you're not sick, whether you would be more likely to gain weight with a daily overindulgence or in one marathon chocfest. Not that I am planning to...

Asked by Marie, North Yorkshire

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[thedoc (OP)]

We will have the answer for you on our show on the 21st December. Until then, what do you think?

[Chemistry4me]

Perhaps having a marathon chocfest is better because less will be absorbed, I mean, surely your body can only gain a certain amount of weight in one day? Whereas having a couple everyday, the body will adjust and add little amounts every day.But thats just my guess...

[chris]

Presumably the throwing up that accompanies the choc-binge is sufficient to limit weight gain...?

[Richard1964]

It doesn't matter. In my house hot things are fattening and cold things promote weight-loss. Chocolate is cold.......
I put my rotund shape down to having unusually round bones.