September 21, 2018 | 8:06pm
If you’ve gained weight in a committed relationship, you’re not alone.
Almost 80 percent of Americans put on “love weight” when they began dating their current partner, according to a new study conducted for Jenny Craig.
Here’s a look at some of the most common reasons some couples put on weight.
Top 9 reasons weight is gained in a relationship
We ate out a lot (41%) Adopted a less active lifestyle (34%) Staying in, ordering take-out/cooking at home while drinking together (30%) Stopped exercising as much to spend more time together (30%) We love to try new food and restaurants together (29%) Started a family (27%) Less motivation to maintain physique (21%) Started demanding jobs (9%) Splitting Uber/taxi instead of walking somewhere (8%)Top 6 reasons weight is gained in a marriage
Starting a family (43%) Eating takeout because not enough time to cook (30%) Comfortable in the relationship (30%) Stress at work (24%) Lack of sleep (22%) Relationship stress (17%)Top 9 reasons people start to exercise/eat healthy
Clothes not fitting (54%) Not feeling good (43%) Seeing an unflattering picture of yourself (43%) Health scare (23%) Partner making a comment about your weight (20%) Friend making a comment about your weight (15%) Kids making a comment about your weight (13%) Unable to be active with kids (11%) Stranger making a comment about your weight (11%)When one gains the most weight during marriage
5 years in (30%) 10 years in (19%) The first year (14%) 20+ years in (12%) 15 years in (12%) No particular time (13%)Read More
