If you notice your waistline is getting bigger, you may have a new excuse - "seasonal depression" during winter makes people eat more.
Research released as part of the New South Wales Food Authority's 8700 campaign said more than half of men and a third of woman expect to tip the scales at least 5kg heavier by the end of winter.
Psychologist Dr Alice Boyes said depression was rife in winter and could make fattier foods more appealing.
"It is called seasonal depression. People are looking for things to pick them up and when you are stuck in the office on a winter day you are more likely to make poorer choices.
"People don't have the sources of pleasure as well. There isn't as much socialising, but much more sitting around and eating and drinking."