weight increase....?

Question

why is it us girls put on weight when we find love or are content? Ive been in a new relationship for 4 months now and nearly had a fit when i stepped on the scales last night. Ive put on nearly a stone but i only eat really healthy stuff. loadsa fruit veg, stir fries and whole grains. any ideas?

Answer 1

I am in the same position you are in. I have been with the same person for over a year now, and I have gained some weight. But I only eat healthy. So why have we gained so much weight? I think it is cause we have become so comfortable with this person that we throw all inhibitions to the wind. Even if we don't really "feel" different, we are. I will be honest, I really do not have any more confidence than I did before I started dating my boyfriend, however, I have fallen in love with my boyfriend. I am able to be myself, he loves me for who I am. Not for what he expects me to be. He always tells me I am beautiful, even if I am in sweatpants and a hoodie. The point I am trying to make is, you are just comfortable with who you are right now, your body is telling you that it likes where you are at, and the person you are with :o). It's not trying to tell you that you're overweight. So enjoy the few extra pounds! And congrats on finding your significant other!! :o) <3

Answer 2

Got news for you, my friend -- the same thing happens to men. The old adage of "15 pounds of contentment" goes both ways. I think when men and women get into relationships they feel more comfortable, so they don't watch what they eat (or how much they eat) as closely as they did before, and exercise often falls by the wayside. You usually end up spending more time watching TV and/or cuddling on the couch than you do being active. Couples spend more time at home and less time out, and even walking helps keep the extra pounds off. You're not alone. I've gained 35 pounds in the three years I've been married because I hardly exercise anymore and I notice that I eat more now. Time for some changes to eating and exercise habits, I think...

Answer 3

I don't understand that either. I noticed a LOT of women do that. I am not one of them, I am an athlete and always will be whether I am seeing someone or not. But why is it that so many women gain weight when they "settle down" or after they get married?! Wouldn't you be more likely to care about your bodily health if you found someone you really want to spend time with? Wouldn't being healthy and able to do things with that person rank pretty high on the list?? I am curious to see other answers to this question.