A recent study establishes a link between romantic commitment and a couple's waistline. FYI tells you why there are better ways of making a noise about marital bliss than let kilos do the talking
A recent study establishes a link between romantic commitment and a couple's waistline. FYI tells you why there are better ways of making a noise about marital bliss than let kilos do the talking
Being happy is not so happy after all, if a new study conducted by the University of North Carolina is to be believed. Exploring the relationship between romantic relationships and the waistlines and health of couples, it says how couples start piling on kilos in about 12 months after getting hitched.
Researchers tracked changes over a handful of years in the weight and relationship status of 6,949 individuals. Not only are married people more likely to turn obese than those who are just dating, but young women who move in with their partners tend to pack on kilos too.
The reasons can vary from the notion that you can let yourself go after hooking a long-term partner to a more regular eating pattern that sets in with marriage.
"Staying fit once you are married is essential since it gives you confidence to lay the foundation of your marriage, helping up your confidence at being attractive," says fitness trainer to celebrities, Deanne Pandey.
"Indian couples need to take extra care for a couple of months before and after getting hitched. Here, getting married is a huge social affair that incolves continuous socialising. Couples tend to eat a lot, with preparations leaving them no time for exercise." While women tend to gain weight around the stomach and hips, men develop beer bellies.
Deanne advices just-married couples to opt for yoga, an exercise that's effective in weight loss and helps de-stress easily.
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Before she got married, Kajal would hit the gym daily. She confesses to letting go off her exercise routine after getting married, which led to a 15-kilo weight gain. "I put on a quite a bit of weight after I got married, and some more when I was carrying Tanishaa. I was too busy taking care of the baby to focus on my fitness. It was careless on my part," confesses Kajal, who is now on a regular yoga routine and an oil-free and low-sugar diet. "Siddharta egged me on. He said he wanted to see me slim and beautiful like when we were dating."
Sex and bas, ek aur laddoo might have to do with it
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Harish Shetty Psychologist
A stable relationship brings on a natural euphoria. You end up feeling secure, as if you've achieved a goal. So, you no longer have to strive to look your best. This often leads to individuals in long-term relationships and those who are married to gradually discard healthy eating habits, and their exercise routine. Besides, sexual satisfaction enhances overall happiness. And in India, we have myriad ceremonies where relatives feed you more than you can take. Marriages are followed by social invitations and celebrations where most of us tend to let go.
How to make a team effortu00a0
>>Remember that your partner will always wish that you look attractive and fit.
>>Plan to eat breakfast together. Breakfast kickstarts your metabolism.
>>Enjoy your meals together. Turn off the TV and spend chatting over dinner.
>>Men require more calories than women do. Don't feel you the need to match your partner's food portions with your own.
>>Trade food duties. Offer to do the grocery shopping while your partner rustles up a meal (if he can cook, that is). Picking variety in foods you prepare will keep you motivated to maintain a healthy eating behaviour.u00a0u00a0
>>If you are the one cooking, don't send your partner on a guilt trip for leaving behind some food with a "I worked very hard to prepare this meal for you".
>>Avoid becoming the family garbage disposal bin, eating up leftovers. Instead, get into the habit of serving smaller meals.
Use your partner to burn calories
Exercise together to drive away boredom
Leena Mogre Fitness trainer
Indians tend to justify weight gain with marital bliss. Many singletons hit the gym with a vengeance when they are dating or looking to get hitched. They want that perfect body, and hope to fit into all sorts of sexy clothing. It's unfortunate that they lose the drive after marriage. It is essential to stay fit not only so that you can go about your daily chores, but also remain attractive for your partner, and to up your own self-esteem. I have seen several working couples exercise together since it's just another way of spending time together.
Leena's tips:
>>Opt for an evening snack at around 6.30-7 pm. It can be a Tofu Sandwich or an egg-white omelette sandwich. You are low on carbs in the evening. If you starve yourself, you might end up hogging on junk food before dinner.
>>Keep dinner light; a soup and salad. Stay awake for at least 1.5 hours before you hit the bed. Digestion takes time.
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