Why do we put on weight when in a relationship?

The subject of today’s episode is something that’s happened to many of us. You meet someone special, start spending a lot of time together and gradually fall in love. You go out for romantic dinners, you order takeout and watch Netflix on the couch. You’re so caught up feeling happy and comfortable with your partner, that you don't worry too much about your appearance. Research has suggested that relationship weight gain is a real thing. A 2013 survey by Diet Chef found that over 60% of us put on weight when in a comfortable relationship. SON - augmentation It's not just because we eat more or exercise less. There are actually several factors that can contribute to the phenomenon What happened ? What are the best ways of preventing or reversing relationship weight gain? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here: What are 3 tips for developing positive thinking? Is using deodorant safe? Could slow living make me happier? A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance. In partnership with upday UK. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices