If this sounds familiar, you may be suffering from the winter blues. Or, it could be more serious . . . Your body requires a chemical called serotonin, which is responsible for controlling your moods. Although serotonin can be introduced into the body in pill form, the best and most natural method of keeping your serotonin level up is to receive as much natural sunlight as possible. Sunlight enables your body to produce serotonin.
Exercise outdoors is also beneficial.
Walking, skiing and sledding are all good ways to increase your sunlight intake and keep burning those extra calories you are consuming because of your cravings. If you can't muster up the energy to get outdoors or find being outdoors just does not help, see your physician. You may be suffering from SAD and you may require more specific treatment to begin feeling better. Nutrition plays an important part in how you feel during the winter. Green vegetables and squashes are excellent foods for those suffering with a down mood.