It is not uncommon for people to gain weight during wintertime, especially in New York City, where citizens experience dramatic temperature drops. It’s too cold for outdoor activities, and there’s a plethora of sugary holiday treats being sold in stores or given out as gifts. It’s hard to resist the temptation! With the Covid-19 pandemic, many New Yorkers -- whom majority lack private outdoor space -- will face extra weight gain and lack of activity this winter season. According to John Morton, medical director of bariatric surgery at Yale-New Haven Health System, Americans have been gaining anywhere between 10 to 30 pounds in lockdown. Currently, indoor gyms are open in New York City, but with a recent surge in cases and Covid-19 spreading at a much higher rate inside, many don’t feel the risk is worth it. Additionally, New Yorkers aren’t sure how much longer indoor gyms will stay open. Sebastian Menken, an 18-year-old student, had a difficult time staying active and balancing school at the start of the pandemic. He advises others to wear warm workout clothes this coming winter, so you can continue to be active outdoors and not freeze to death.