Getting married could see you gain a whole lot of weight
Just married… You should be at your happiest here, and because of that you’re more likely to pile on the pounds.
New research of 160 newly-wed couples found that the more happy and content they were, the more weight they gained.
And it’s because we don’t have the motivation of having to find a new partner, according to the US researchers who looked at the research for over four years.
Psychologist Andrea L Meltzer, who led the study, said: “On average, spouses who were more satisfied with their marriage were less likely to consider leaving their marriage, and they gained more weight over time.
“In contrast, couples who were less satisfied in their relationship tended to gain less weight over time.”
Those who stayed together tended to put on weight, while divorce was associated with shedding the pounds.
Dr Meltzer said: “By focusing more on weight in terms of health as opposed to appearance, satisfied couples may be able to avoid potentially unhealthy weight gain.”