Women with Partners Gain More Weight

by kiwilog

When I first started dating my partner, I thought I’d hit the jackpot. Not only is he a funny, smart, wonderful guy, he also has a degree from culinary school. Can anyone say gourmet meals at home?

I still think I’ve hit the jackpot, but after dating him for a while, I noticed that the way I was eating had changed. Whenever we cooked together, he’d serve me up a plate as full of food as his (even though he’s nearly twice my size). And when we’d go out, he’d want to have three-course meals filled with butter, salt, fat, and all manner of delicious, unhealthy things. I quickly learned that my appetite–and my waistline–just couldn’t keep up.

Turns out, other women have the same problem. It’s no surprise that women with children naturally gain weight after giving birth, but a recent study has shown that childless women who have a partner also gain a significant amount more than single gals. The reason? Behavioral changes. Whether it’s more date nights out at restaurants or an unconscious attempt to eat as much as their better halves, women tend to gain weight simply by having a partner in their lives.

So this year, I’m going to keep reminding myself that I don’t have to keep up with my guy’s endless appetite. And if I want to have a Waldorf salad for dinner while he has two cheeseburgers, that’s OK (although I still might steal a couple fries off his plate!).

-Michelle, KIWI Editor

Tags: food, mom, weight, Wellness