Im Fat Because Im Married Research Indicates The Couples That Say Vows Together Grows Fat Together

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"I'm Fat Because I'm Married" Research Indicates The Couples That Say Vows Together Grows Fat Together

Taylor Ryan

Once many couples say their "I dos" it seems that everything else goes out the window. Why work hard to look fabulous when you've got your special someone?

A recent report followed 8000 young people (ages 12-28) for over 5 years on their quest to adulthood and weight gain. And let me tell you some interesting stuff came out of it. The people that were not married or living with a significant other, even if they were in relationships stayed much better in shape that the others.

Just how much better?

Take a look at the numbers: Over the course of the 5+ years…

Single women gained an average of 15 pounds

Newly married women gained 24 pounds

Single men gained 24 pounds

Married men gained 30 pounds!

And what about couples that live together? You might be surprised but there was not a significant difference between them and their single counterparts. Is it because they are still trying to wow their partner, and make them want to say "I do?"

I found these numbers interesting and sad at the same time. Sure, comfort means you eat more comfort foods but why do people let themselves go when they have that ring on their finger?

If you and you partner are starting to see expanding waistlines look at each other and be honest. Of course you're in love but that doesn't make it ok to gain weight and inches. Also, if you have a partner that eats bad or doesn't workout then you are likely to pick up on their habits.

At the same time… research shows that if you or your partner changes their bad habits and becomes more active with their fitness and eating habits then the other will also adapt to the changes. This is good news. News that can bring you and your spouse closer together.

Just because the vows have been said, the honeymoon is over and the top cake layer has been eaten, doesn't mean you should stop trying to impress your spouse and vice versa. Of course they love, but take pride knowing that you've still got it and on your anniversary can still fit into your wedding dress/tux!

Tips So You Don't Gain Weight When Married

Workout together. Plan a time either before or after work to hit the gym. If you can't go together atleast motivate each other and "check up" that your spouse went when he/she said she would… and the other way around.

Cook dinner in. Of course eating how is a part of our nation but look at the nation… expanding waists, increase in heart disease, diabetes, stroke, cholesterol, etc. So maybe you shouldn't be like everyone married couple. Enjoy time together by cooking dinner in, and do it together.

Don't ask your spouse if you've gained weight. Chances are they won't be honest because they love you but if you have to ask then you know you have.

Stay active. Remember the fun active dates you used to have? Hiking, camping, etc. don't trade that in for dinners out and plopping down on the couch with ice cream.

Keep trying to impress. Never stop trying to wow your spouse. Never give up and just get comfortable with yourself even though it's easy to do. Just like when you were dating try to keep wowing them! Make them go… "wow, that's my wife! (or husband).

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