There are certain life events that practically beg us to gain weight: Going to college, getting a 'real' (aka, sitting-on-butt) job, getting older and one of our favorite weight-gaining events: Getting into a relationship.
What is it about falling in love that often leads to weight gain? It's common for many of us to gain weight after getting married, but even a serious, monogamous relationship can pack on the pounds. Just some of the reasons include:
- Eating out more often
- More snuggle time, less active time
- Less worry about weight after finding love
- Picking up bad habits from our loved one
It's easy to let things slide without even being aware that the scale is creeping up and what comes on isn't always easy to get off, especially if both of you aren't on the same page.
What about you? Have you ever gained weight after getting into a relationship? Were you able to lose the weight or are you still struggling with that extra weight gain? Leave a comment and tell us about your experience with relationships and weight gain.
In my experience, relationships produce a certain amount of stress that creates some level of anxiety. Some people eat more to feel comfortable with that stress. It is interesting that most people look their best right before the knot is tied.
I wonder why?
I’ve often experienced the opposite. When in a relationship, I do eat out, lay on the couch as well as other things in larger amounts to compromise with the additional person. However, I try to always incorporate outings that require a little exercise (night walks, hiking, bike riding, etc). Heck, even going to the mall and walking around for a few hours is better than staying in on the couch all day.
I have recently lost a significant amount of weight while in a relationship but find that keeping it off is a very difficult challange as my partner is not supportive of my desire to get out and move, so I often just sit at home eating. It may sound like I am complaining (which I am) but this IS how I feel about it.