Marriage Doesn’t Have to Equal Weight Gain

I always notice that when people are happy in relationships they tend to both gain weight.  Which is why I’m super conscious about it.  Put-the-ice-cream-down, Jeannine!  Truth is, just because he’s eating, doesn’t mean you need to too.

“Believe it or not, being married actually triples your risk of being overweight,” says Dr. David Edelson of Thin-site.com.

Studies show that people in stable relationships are more likely to be obese than single people.  What’s the theory there?  Once you have him hooked you can let yourself go?  I sure hope not!  Here are some ways to avoid the “happy-in-love” weight gain:

Share: When you’re a couple you’re always going out to eat with other couples and dining out can lead to over-eating.  Share your meals, most restaurants over-serve anyway.

Support: If one partner lives a healthier lifestyle of eating or working out, don’t try to sabotage it to match with yours.  Support it for them or join it!

Dine at Home: Cooking meals together is not only romantic, but it can also control your portions.

Sleep: Make sure you’re not losing sleep over staying out late together, partying, or your partners sleep habits (snoring).  Studies show that not getting enough hours of sleep can lead to weight gain.

I hope this didn’t scare you from walking down the aisle — but will make you more conscious of living a healthy lifestyle together that will make you both feel better about yourselves and relationship now and in the future!