“As love blossoms, so does the waistline. The dinners, the desserts, the shared snacks?all add up to a love that’s measured in more than just emotions.” So, yes, “love” can be the reason behind your “love handles.” This is not just an assumption – a study done at Max Planck Institute for Human Development, the University of Mannheim, the University of Leipzig, analyzed data collected from 20,000 adults over a 16-year period and found that couples, whether married or not, gained weight in the first four years of being together. Another study conducted by researchers at the Central Queensland University showed that people in love weigh more than single people! So, there are enough studies to prove that people who are in love tend to gain weight! And if you too are in a happy relationship, read on to find out why that happens and how you can prevent gain even while happily in love:
5 Potential Reasons Why People Tend To Gain Weight in Love:
1. They Are No Longer Looking To Attract a Partner:
In long-term relationships, people don’t feel as much pressure to look perfect for each other. They get comfy and don’t worry about impressing their partner with their appearance. They might relax on strict diets or intense workouts. They start eating what they both like, even if it’s not super healthy. Since they are not trying hard to impress each other anymore, they are not worried so much about their physical fitness. T...